LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — While smoke from wildfires in Mexico starts to dissipate, Clark County has issued a new smoke advisory for Saturday due to new fires near Yosemite.
The new advisory will be in place on Saturday, Sept. 19. The county said that smoke from “multiple fires” near Yosemite National Park and Reno is expected to drift down into Southern Nevada.
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Smoke is made of particulates and other pollutants that can aggravate respiratory diseases, as well as contribute to ground-level ozone formation.
The county has given the following tips to help limit personal exposure to smoke:
- Stay indoors when you see or smell smoke.
- Keep windows and doors closed.
- Limit outdoor exertion on days with high levels of fine particulates in the air. Exercise makes you breathe heavier and increases the amount of particulates you are likely to inhale.
- Consider changing your indoor air filters if they are dirty.
Smoke exposure can induce coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, even in healthy people. Everyone, but especially those with respiratory problems, cardiac disease, young children, and senior citizens, should take necessary precautions…