Monday, August 24, 2015

Wildfires continue to push smoke into Utah Valley


 
An Okanogan family was ready when winds began to pick up
and fire began moving toward the family's property.
 
Photo: Natalie Swaby via King 5 News
AMAZING FIRE FOOTAGE

PROVO -- Smoke from wildfires burning in the Pacific Northwest continues to raise clean air concerns in Utah Valley.
More than 78 large wildfires remain uncontained, most of which are burning in Washington and the northern Rockies.
The National Weather Service said Monday morning that haze will hang over the valley today as the temperature rises to about 94 degrees later in the day.
The Utah Division of Environmental Air Quality also said smoke from wildfires could cause distress among people who suffer from heart or respiratory ailments. The DEQ also asked people to avoid driving and to consolidate trips or choose cleaner transportation options in an effort to help reduce air pollution.
Weather forecasters said Monday that most of the smoke should blow out of the valley by Tuesday.

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