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Smoke from Yosemite fire brings unhealthy air to area

The air quality in Reno and the surrounding region have been affected by the smoke blowing its direction from the Yosemite Rim Fire. As Reno’s great August smoke-out continues, one of the area’s top atmospheric scientists warns that people should … Continue reading →

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Smoke fills Utah skies; air quality remains moderate

Plumes of smoke from wildfires have turned blue skies gray and led to concerns over air quality, but ozone levels have yet to spike to dangerously high levels. The Utah Division of Air Quality urged people Thursday to keep it … Continue reading →

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Air Quality Advisory Due To California Wildfire

Clark County Department of Air Quality has issued an advisory due to smoke from the Silver wildfire burning in Riverside County. The smoke is expected to drift into Clark County and because of that there will be an advisory in … Continue reading →

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Air Quality in Shasta, Tehama Counties Deemed “Unhealthy”

The air quality in Shasta and Tehama Counties are in the unhealthy range. Conditions will most likely vary from unhealthy to moderate over short periods of time as smoke from wildland fires in the Northstate drift over Tehama County. Active … Continue reading →

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Smoke Advisory Issued for Coachella Valley

A brush fire, named the Mountain Fire is burning in the Riverside County Mountains near Idyllwild and Mountain Center. As of early this afternoon, it is estimated to be over 8000 acres with 10 percent containment and significant growth potential. … Continue reading →

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Colorado, Arizona, Indonesia: Wildfires and Air Quality Concerns

Recent wildfires in Indonesia and the USA have been making the headlines – how will these deadly and destructive blazes affect us? In Colorado, a series of fires have been blazing across the state since June 10th resulting in deaths, … Continue reading →

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Possible hazardous air quality in county

Air quality in portions of Cochise County could be considered hazardous because of the potential for heavy smoke from three fires burning near Cananea, Mexico. Air quality in part is defined by measuring the amount of particulate matter (a measurement … Continue reading →

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Air quality alert issued for SLO County as wildfires burn around California

Large wildfires burning north and south of San Luis Obispo County have prompted county officials to issue an air quality alert. “Due to changing winds and weather conditions, it is difficult to predict which areas of the county may be … Continue reading →

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