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Fires Cause Smoky Skies in Western Colo.

by KREX News Room
by Courtney Griffin

Story Created: Aug 15, 2012 at 5:52 PM MDT

Story Updated: Aug 15, 2012 at 11:24 PM MDT

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.- The smoky skies have many people wondering what's going on.

Officials say the smoke is coming from fires in other states west of Colorado. The wind is blowing the smoke to our region.

Health officials say there's no reason to worry, and even though the smoke is visible, it isn't affecting anyone's health.

Experts say the smoke is up high enough so it isn't harmful, and the air quality is in good condition.

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anon. said on Monday, Aug 20 at 2:22 PM

You have got to be kidding me! HaaHaa the air is just fine people breathe deep run jog walk swim just like there is no problem. Havent you ever heard of denial? just pretendand you'll be fine.

Jerry Halpin said on Friday, Aug 17 at 9:41 AM

I have a severe allergies and the smoke is definitely affecting me. It's ridiculous to claim this amount of smoke in the air is no problem. What clueless "health officials/experts" are saying this?

Live in grand valley said on Thursday, Aug 16 at 9:18 PM

Who are these so called Health officials, This is not good for the elderly and people with asma. They should stay in side and out of this smoke. This is not good to breath. Wow talk about miss informing the public.

Aura girl said on Thursday, Aug 16 at 10:11 AM

Beg to differ, I can visually see the smoke haze in front of my face, and smell the smoke. People with seasonal allergies are affected by smoke haze more than normal people. We need some rain!

Anonymous said on Thursday, Aug 16 at 8:34 AM

but no mountain views :-( I hope they can put out fires soon, we have all had more than our share this year.

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