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Jaroso Fire Smoke Update through June 30, 2013 (Jaroso Fire Wildfire)

Updated 1400 MDT June 29, 2013 Valid through Sunday, June 30, 2013 Smoke Outlook Potentially significant smoke impacts from the Silver fire are expected in the Mimbres Valley and the communities of Hillsboro and Kingston tomorrow morning. In addition, potentially significant smoke impacts from the West Fork Complex Fire, in southwestern Colorado, are expected in Farmington and nearby communities tomorrow morning. Potentially unhealthy conditions (visibility of 1.5 to 2.75 miles or less) could occur. If they do, sensitive groups such as people with heart and/or lung disease, adults over age 65, young children, and pregnant women should avoid all outdoor activities until air quality improves. Everyone else should minimize outdoor activities. Variable winds are expected near the Silver fire. Most of the smoke is expected to stay above ground level, but there may be periods downwind when this smoke falls to the surface, creating impacts. Smoke from the West Fork Complex Fire in...