Wildfire Coats Southern Arizona in Smoke
On the morning of June 20th, I was walking to the office when something felt wrong. It was as if I had entered a world of shadows. A thick haze was all around me, obscuring the rising sun and painting the sky a fiery orange. Smoke from wildfires covers the mountainsCredit: Canva If you were […]
No Burn Day as smoke pollution rises
Phoenix (3TV/CBS 5) — Maricopa County Air Quality Department Tuesday declared “No Burn Day” Due to high levels of smoke pollution. The county is Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Predict worsening air quality. The following mandatory restrictions apply: Maricopa County prohibits the burning of wood in residential fireplaces, ximenaires, outdoor fire pits, and similar outdoor […]
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Coats Skies Over US, Bringing Serious Health Problems And Ruining Summer
Smoke from wildfires in Canada covered much of the eastern, central and southeastern United States on Monday evening, turning many parts of the United States glowing red. With a series of wildfires raging across Canada, you don’t need a map to know if thick smoke from Canada is affecting your home, but you do. generated […]
Air Quality Alerts Reissued As Canadian Wildfire Smoke Returns To US
Health officials reissued air quality alerts in the United States on Friday as smoke from wildfires in Canada and the United States engulfed parts of the Upper Midwest and other neighboring states. Minnesota Department of Health issued All air quality levels in the region are unhealthy for sensitive populations, so a statewide alert will be […]
WA Wildfire Smoke Expected to be Above Average This Season
Washington state wildfire smoke is expected to be higher than average, according to the Washington State Department of Health. Citizens are advised to take precautionary measures now The DOH said it is monitoring Smoke Lady Week through Friday and expects more smoke from further fires. DOH air quality expert Caitlin Kelly said in a statement: […]
Most Masks Are Useless Against Wildfire Smoke, CDC Warns
In response to the noxious smoke pollution currently affecting much of the Northeast, many Americans are choosing to wear their old COVID-19 masks. But government agencies warn that most of these masks cannot filter “wildfire smoke,” saying only N95 and other masks can keep smoke out. CDC’s guidelines Most of these masks, including “dust masks” […]
Air Quality Alerts Issued As Canadian Wildfire Smoke Blankets Eastern Seaboard
An air quality alert was issued for the entire United States on Tuesday as smoke from massive wildfires blanketed the East Coast of Canada. Five states issued red flag warnings this week due to smoky, hot and erratic weather conditions from New York to Maryland., National Weather Servicesaid S. At least 100 wildfires are still […]
Minimal smoke impacts expected from Russell, Blue Stem Rx burns | Williams-Grand Canyon News
TUSAYAN, Arizona — Fire managers in the Williams and Tusayan Ranger districts of the Kaibab National Forest plan to conduct prescribed fires during the spring when conditions permit, and starting next week at a lead project just east of Tusayan. let’s start doing …. The crew will begin igniting on May 1 and will burn […]
Protecting your health while wildfire smoke is in the air
In your video player: Williams fire on Monday Tucson, Arizona (KGUN) — Wet winters can lead to active wildfires as the grass begins to dry out, creating a natural fuel bed for wildfires. Air quality is poor and foggy around southeastern Arizona as the Williams Fire sparked in Palominas on Monday. Most people want to […]
Tucson to crack down on smoke shops
Tucson has launched a process to impose regulations on new smoking establishments to crack down on tobacco retail crowds in the most vulnerable areas, while stepping up enforcement to prevent underage purchasers from obtaining nicotine products. It has started. The city council voted unanimously on Tuesday to begin the amendment process. unified development codeIt determines […]
