Georgia Health Officials Issue Warnings Due to Wildfire Smoke
喬治亞州衛生官員因野火煙霧發布警示
Georgia is currently battling a severe wildfire crisis triggered by an historic drought.
喬治亞州目前正處於因歷史性乾旱而引發的嚴重野火危機之中。
Governor Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for 91 counties and instituted a mandatory statewide burn ban to prevent further disaster.
州長布萊恩·肯普已宣布91個縣進入緊急狀態,並實施了全州範圍的強制禁火令,以防止災情進一步擴大。
The fires have already destroyed at least 50 homes and displaced hundreds of residents.
火災已摧毀至少50棟房屋,並導致數百名居民流離失所。
Beyond the flames, smoke is creating a significant public health challenge.
除了火焰本身,煙霧也造成了嚴峻的公共衛生挑戰。
The smoke has spread across the state, impacting air quality in major cities like Atlanta, Savannah, and Macon.
煙霧蔓延全州,影響了亞特蘭大、薩凡納和梅肯等大城市的空氣品質。
Health officials strongly advise residents, especially those with respiratory issues, children, and the elderly, to stay indoors with windows closed.
衛生官員強烈建議居民,特別是患有呼吸道疾病的患者、兒童及老年人,應留在室內並關閉門窗。
