The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has
issued the following...
WHAT...Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke.
WHERE...Delta, Montrose and Ouray Counties. Locations include, but
are not limited to Delta, Montrose, Nucla and Ouray.
WHEN...900 AM Tuesday July 14 to 900 AM Wednesday July 15
IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy smoke from the Gold Mountain Fire is
possible throughout the advisory area through at least Wednesday
morning. The heaviest smoke is expected along the Highway 550
corridor between Ridgway and Montrose during the morning hours.
HEALTH INFORMATION...Public Health Recommendations: If smoke is
thick or becomes thick in your neighborhood you may want to remain
indoors. This is especially true for those with heart disease,
respiratory illnesses, the very young, and older adults. Consider
limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present.
Consider relocating temporarily if smoke is present indoors and is
making you ill. If visibility is less than 5 miles in smoke in
your neighborhood, smoke has reached levels that are unhealthy.