Active fires in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona will continue to produce smoke that will impact air quality in the Centennial State on Thursday and Friday.
The Ferris Fire, Gold Mountain Fire, and the Willow Fire are the biggest factors in smoke production on the Western Slope of Colorado, and with the addition of smoke from fires in other states, significant degradation of air quality will continue in many areas.
The Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo County also remains active and is contributing to poor air quality in areas along the Front Range and the neighboring plains. Air Quality Health Advisories for Wildfire Smoke remain in effect for much of the state. The northern Front Range remains under an Action Day for Multiple Pollutants due to concerns from ozone and particulate (smoke) pollution.
Map showing Air Quality Advisories (in gray) and Action Days (in purple) in effect throughout Colorado on Thursday and Friday. Map from colorado.gov/airquality
Hot and dry weather remains in the forecast over the next several days, so these alerts are likely to continue as we head into the weekend. Shifts in the weather pattern may alter the areas that are affected by smoke, so stay tuned to updates as weather, fire behavior, and smoke production and transport may change over the next few days.
Reducing heavy exertion, particularly when outdoors and for folks who have conditions that make them sensitive to air pollution, can help to reduce health impacts from exposure to poor air quality.
Information on all air quality alerts and ways to protect your health can be found on the CPDHE website using the links on this page. Updates will continue to be provided here as well in our efforts to keep you informed.
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