If you thought we were in the clear from wildfire smoke, think again. You already know by now there are several fires burning in northern Minnesota right now and as a result, we have seen extremely heavy wildfire smoke in our neck of the woods. venusvi venusviOur best chance for smoke in northern Minnesota will be Wednesday, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's forecast. Ways To Improve Indoor Air Quality During Wildfire Smoke Wildfire smoke can have both short and long-term impacts on your health. Here's what the EPA recommends when it comes to improving air quality during periods of heavy wildfire smoke in your region.