The 24 Fire in Fremont County sparked on Wednesday, March 18. A new plume of smoke appeared Thursday afternoon, pushing southeast. Hazy skies are likely this afternoon, particularly in Pueblo County. Residents in northeastern Fremont and southwestern El Paso counties also may notice haze.
A plume of smoke is visible on satellite imagery. Image courtesy of RAMMB Cira Slider.
Currently, atmospheric mixing is good, allowing smoke to mix vertically into the atmosphere, rather than sinking to the surface. Because of this, no major public health impacts are expected at this time. CDPHE will continue to monitor the situation and issue an Air Quality Health Advisory if necessary.
Additionally, if you are located near the fire, you may consider taking steps to protect your health.
For real-time air quality conditions near you, check Colorado's Monitoring Network or your nearest PurpleAir Sensor.
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