Smoky haze from wildfires in Idaho, California extends to Southern Utah

Wildfires in the Western US have created a smoky haze that has reached Southern Utah.

The haze is caused by smoke from wildfires burning in Idaho, California, and other Western states. The smoke is thickest in the morning and evening, when the air is cooler and less windy.

The Utah Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality alert for Southern Utah, advising people to limit their time outdoors and to avoid strenuous activity.

The smoke is expected to linger for several days.

The smoke is expected to linger for several days, as the wildfires continue to burn. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for much of the Western US, indicating that conditions are ripe for wildfires to start and spread.

The smoke can cause health problems, such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. People with asthma or other respiratory conditions are particularly vulnerable to the effects of smoke.

Here are some tips to protect yourself from the smoke:

• Limit your time outdoors.
• Avoid strenuous activity.
• Close your windows and doors.
• Use an air purifier or fan to circulate the air in your home.
• Wear a mask if you must go outdoors.

For more information on the smoke and air quality, visit the Utah Department of Environmental Quality website.