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LIST: Here's what's closed today in Northeast Ohio due to 'very unhealthy' air quality

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Smoke drifting into the United States from the Canadian wildfires is making it hard to breathe for anyone outside. An Air Quality Alert has been issued, prompting businesses to close.

  • Blossom Music Center has canceled a performance Wednesday evening featuring Robert Plant and Alison Krauss.

  • The William G. Mather is closed today, but the Great Lakes Science Center remains open.

  • Shaker Heights has suspended recycling and yard waste pickup today.
  • Wade Oval Wednesday has also been postponed. Carlos Jones will perform on Aug. 23 instead.

  • Some summer camp events have been canceled. Check with your child's specific camp for further information.
  • The Cuyahoga County State of the County Address is being rescheduled due to air quality concerns, according to the county's website.
  • Cleveland Heights lawn waste collection has been suspended. Additionally, the city has put a moratorium on open burning, recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplaces.
  • Painesville's Concert in the Park has been rescheduled for Aug. 16.
  • In Parma, splash pads and pools have closed due to the air quality, and all recreation activities have been canceled.
  • North Royalton Baseball Boosters, Inc. activities in North Royalton have been canceled.
  • The State of the County Address for Cuyahoga County has been canceled and rescheduled for Friday at 10 a.m.
  • The Captains and TinCaps baseball game has been canceled and rescheduled for Friday at Classic Auto Group Park.

If you know of a closure that is not on this list, email us at newsdesk@wews.com.

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