The lightning-caused Frijoles Fire burning in the Pecos Wilderness as of Thursday morning had grown to just under 14,000 acres, with officials reporting 31% containment.
The Frijoles Fire burning in the Pecos Wilderness grew to more than 11,300 acres as of Monday morning, and officials are warning that smoke will continue to pose health risks as it settles into nearby valleys in the coming days.Â
New Mexico officials on Monday warned that smoke from the Frijoles Fire and other wildfires burning in the state poses health risks, particularly to the elderly and those with respiratory illnesses.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed a wildfire disaster emergency Tuesday and deployed the Idaho National Guard to help fight the Big Grass Fire burning along the border of Oregon and Idaho, Little’s office announced Wednesday. The disaster emergency declaration applies to all of Owyhee County, which is affected by the Big Grass Fire, and all […]
With air quality reaching unhealthy levels in Boise and much of Idaho this week due to wildfire smoke, local officials are recommending the public take health precautions and seek out free resources to learn more about air quality levels. On Monday and Tuesday, the air quality index in Boise and other parts of Idaho exceeded […]
Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert for particulate matter (PM2.5) for Friday, July 17. Â
