Denver, Front Range under ozone alert Friday as wildfire smoke contributes to haze

Denver, Front Range under ozone alert Friday as wildfire smoke contributes to haze

A majority of Coloradans will be under an ozone alert on Friday as public health officials issued an air quality warning that covers most of the Front Range. Ozone concentrations will make prolonged outdoor exposure unhealthy for people who are sensitive to pollution, including those with asthma or lung disease, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. People should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion between …