JACKSON, Wyo. — The National Weather Service’s Riverton office has extended its Air Quality Alert in northwestern Wyoming due to increased wildfire smoke from the Fish Creek Fire. The alert, released in coordination with the Wyoming Dept. of Environmental Quality and the Wyoming Dept. of Health (WDH), is in effect until 1 p.m on Friday, Sept. 6.
“The Fish Creek Fire near Dubois continues to produce smoke, which is impacting air quality near the fire,” the National Weather Service’s Riverton office said via Facebook.
According to the alert, smoke from the Fish Creek Fire continues impact Dubois and Togwotee Pass. Portions of northwestern Wyoming, including the Gros Ventre range, and the upper Wind River Basin are experiencing limited visibility and poor air quality.
The WDH is recommending that sensitive groups — the elderly, young children and people with respiratory problems — minimize time spent outdoors while the smoke is present.
Keep an eye on air quality using the the AirNow fire and smoke map.
