Air quality alert issued as Carpenter 1 fire rages - Tucson News Now
Member Center:
Air quality officials in Clark County upgraded an air quality advisory, which was triggered by smoke from the Carpenter 1 wildfire, to an alert, FOX5's Ted Pretty reported Wednesday.
The alert, which means unhealthy levels of air pollution are occurring, is in effect through Thursday, Pretty said.
The county's Department of Air Quality originally issued an advisory to last through at least Sunday.
The advisories come as smoke and particles wreak havoc on people's breathing.
Dr. Jim Christensen says prolonged outdoor exposure can create problems for everyone, especially those with a pre-existing condition.
"This is a low irritant that people are inhaling deep in their lungs," Christensen said. "With the fire, people with chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease could have an exacerbation or worsening of their condition. When we have winds and fire like that, those are small particles that they can inhale and then will then have them start coughing and wheezing."
With the chance of rain later this week, most see it as a cleanser. But the moisture brings its own set of problems.
"The rain will usually clear the air," Christensen said. "But the rain then does something else which causes a rapid change in humidity for us which is another trigger."
The best deterrent is to stay inside, keep doors and windows closed and change the filters in your house.
If you have to be outside, Christensen says you can take an antihistamine to help.
Copyright 2013 KVVU (KVVU Broadcasting Corporation). All rights reserved.
A sixth month investigation by the Cochise County Sheriff's Office Street Crimes Unit ended in multiple arrests Monday night.
A sixth month investigation by the Cochise County Sheriff's Office Street Crimes Unit ended in multiple arrests Monday night.
Big Brothers of Tucson has nearly 100 young boys on a waiting list for big brothers but not enough male applicants to provide them with big brothers.
Big Brothers of Tucson has nearly 100 young boys on a waiting list for big brothers but not enough male applicants to provide them with big brothers.
Less than a week after training in those risky situations, Tucson firefighters had to save a man from a tall palm tree after he had become stuck.
Less than a week after training in those risky situations, Tucson firefighters had to save a man from a tall palm tree after he had become stuck.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada is reporting the first homicide in the county since 2011.
Santa Cruz County Sheriff Tony Estrada is reporting the first homicide in the county since 2011.
A Tucson man has been sentenced after admitting to making threatening phone calls to Rep. Martha McSally's office in 2017.
A Tucson man has been sentenced after admitting to making threatening phone calls to Rep. Martha McSally's office in 2017.
Kyle Plush's family stormed out of a City Hall meeting after sitting through five hours of testimony Tuesday, saying one councilman "crossed the line."
Kyle Plush's family stormed out of a City Hall meeting after sitting through five hours of testimony Tuesday, saying one councilman "crossed the line."
The man reportedly told two teenagers he didn’t have a problem having sex with juveniles, as long as it was “consensual.”
The man reportedly told two teenagers he didn’t have a problem having sex with juveniles, as long as it was “consensual.”
Are you in the market for a new child's car seat? If you have an old one, exchange it at Target for a voucher that can be used to purchase a new car seat, booster seat, car seat base, or travel system.
Are you in the market for a new child's car seat? If you have an old one, exchange it at Target for a voucher that can be used to purchase a new car seat, booster seat, car seat base, or travel system.
The first call to 911 from 16 year-old Kyle Plush is haunting. He's trapped in his car but the dispatcher is having trouble hearing him. Dispatcher: "Where are you?" Kyle Plush: "If you don't send help I'm gonna die soon."
The first call to 911 from 16 year-old Kyle Plush is haunting. He's trapped in his car but the dispatcher is having trouble hearing him. Dispatcher: "Where are you?" Kyle Plush: "If you don't send help I'm gonna die soon."
Shortly after America learned of the death of former first lady Barbara Bush on Tuesday, English professor Randa Jarrar used her verified Twitter account to share her views on Mrs. Bush.
Shortly after America learned of the death of former first lady Barbara Bush on Tuesday, English professor Randa Jarrar used her verified Twitter account to share her views on Mrs. Bush.
South Carolina lawmaker has released a video from inside Lee Correctional Institution the night of the prison riots that killed seven and left 22 other inmates injured.
South Carolina lawmaker has released a video from inside Lee Correctional Institution the night of the prison riots that killed seven and left 22 other inmates injured.
Officials are looking for a missing 2-year-old that was set to be removed from her parents in Kershaw County.
Officials are looking for a missing 2-year-old that was set to be removed from her parents in Kershaw County.
A bank in Australia is under fire for charging fees to dead customers - in one case, for a whole decade.
A bank in Australia is under fire for charging fees to dead customers - in one case, for a whole decade.
Authorities say a driver who crashed into the house ruptured a gas line, causing the explosion.
Authorities say a driver who crashed into the house ruptured a gas line, causing the explosion.
 | 
7831 N. Business Park Drive
Tucson, AZ 85743 (520) 744-1313
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2018 Raycom Media. All Rights Reserved. For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service, and Ad Choices.
|
