SALT LAKE CITY — A thick blanket of smoke fell upon northern Utah Friday, darkening the sky and leaving many to wonder if a wildfire was nearby. However, a cold front is the culprit as it has pushed the smoke from out-of-state wildfires in California and Oregon into the Wasatch Front.
Air quality is in the unhealthy range for all groups of people and residents should try to limit their time outdoors.
The National Weather Service office in Salt Lake City reports the smoke will remain across the area today, with conditions expected to improve tonight as winds become more northerly.
In a tweet Friday, the Salt Lake City Fire Department confirmed the smoke is not from “active incidents” in Salt Lake, but from regional fires.
“Those with sensitive health concerns are encouraged to stay indoors and contact their personal physician early, if needed,” the department said.
Wildfires continue to rage across the U.S. West, including the Dixie Fire in California; the state’s sixth largest wildfire ever.
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