AEUS72 KILM 141723 AQAILM Air Quality Alert Message Relayed by National Weather Service Wilmington NC 123 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024 SCZ017-023-024-032-151400- Marlboro-Darlington-Dillon-Florence- Including the cities of Bennettsville, McColl, Hartsville, Darlington, North Hartsville, Dillon, and Florence 123 PM EDT Thu Mar 14 2024 ...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT FRIDAY... The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has issued an Air Quality Alert for fine particulates for Darlington, Dillon, Florence, and Marlboro counties in South Carolina. An Air Quality Alert means that the fine particulate concentrations within the specified areas may approach or exceed unhealthy standards for individuals sensitive to particle pollution. The smoke/particulate matter concentrations are likely due to numerous prescribed burns across the region. DHEC recommends that individuals with respiratory health issues limit time spent outdoors and/or move all activities indoors to avoid the smoke or fine particulates. Keep windows and doors closed. Run an air conditioner if you have one but keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent outdoor smoke and fine particulates from getting inside. For more information about fine particulates, please visit: https://fire.airnow.gov For more information about wildfires/prescribed burns, please visit: https://www.scfc.gov/ $$ 21