HEALTHJul 17 · 12:41 UTCWSOC ABC CHARLOTTEWSOCTV.com News Staff

Mecklenburg County issued air quality alert amid rising heat

Mecklenburg County issued a Code Orange air quality alert due to high temperatures and stagnant air creating smog, posing risks to vulnerable groups like children, elderly, and those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. Cooling shelters and free transportation are available to help residents cope with the heat.

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