Good morning, Sterling Heights.

Fallen firefighter Emily Barker's memorial was held yesterday at Bethesda Christian Church on Metro Parkway with visitation at 10 a.m. and a noon service, where the U.S. Forest Service rendered full honors for her 17 years of service after she died on June 27 at the Colorado-Utah border.

Governor Whitmer ordered Michigan flags to be flown at half-staff yesterday to honor fallen firefighter Emily Barker, who died while battling a wildfire.

A public memorial visitation began at 10 a.m. with a service held at Bethesda Christian Church in Sterling Heights at noon — a tribute to her service.

State health officials said Tuesday morning that confirmed cyclosporiasis cases increased to 3,309 from 2,640 on Monday.

They advised residents to wash and cook greens to help reduce the risk from the parasite.

State health officials warn air quality is turning unhealthy today due to Canadian wildfire smoke drifting into Southeast Michigan.

The haze is expected to worsen later — the alert may last several days, and officials advise individuals with asthma to take necessary precautions.

Michigan health officials reported over 2,600 cases of cyclosporiasis since June 22 and said contaminated lettuce is likely the source; residents are advised to buy whole-head lettuce, wash produce thoroughly, and avoid prewashed greens (the warning was issued on Monday).