Why Is It so Hazy in Colorado? Smoke From Multiple Wildfires Wafts Toward I-70 Corridor

Why is it so hazy in Colorado? Smoke from multiple wildfires wafts toward I-70 corridor

A haze of smoke from wildfires burning in Colorado wafted into counties along the Interstate 70 mountain corridor on Wednesday, prompting an air quality health advisory. The smoke is from four wildfires burning in western Colorado — the Turner Gulch, Wright Draw, Sowbelly and South Rim fire — as well as one burning near the state’s border with Utah, according to the Colorado Smoke Blog.  The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment u…

Widespread Wildfire Smoke Triggers Air Quality Alerts in Toronto, Montreal, and Across the U.S

Smoke from widespread wildfires in Canada has prompted air quality alerts across major cities including Toronto, Montreal, and several regions in the United States, authorities reported. The dense plumes have significantly degraded air conditions, raising health concerns and leading officials to issue warnings for vulnerable populations. As the wildfire season intensifies, residents are urged to take precautions amid continuing impacts on visibi…