The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has issued the following. WHAT. Air Quality Health Advisory for Wildfire Smoke. WHERE. Eastern Dolores and northern Montezuma Counties. Locations include, but are not limited to Rico and Dolores. WHEN. 900 AM Friday August 15 to 900 AM Saturday August 16 IMPACTS. The Stoner Mesa fire in eastern Dolores County will create periods of moderate to heavy smoke on Friday within the advisory area. The heaviest smoke impacts will likely be in locations near the fire, including Rico and Dolores. 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.
