The Riley Fire continues to be active near the entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve, causing park officials to keep the park closed Tuesday, July 2. See the Press Release from July 1, 2024 at 7:30pm for more information on park closures.
The Riley Fire is affecting local air quality conditions.
For real-time smoke conditions for this area and additional information on wildfire smoke and health effects, please visit: Bit.ly/4ezb9SS
In smoke impacted areas, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) advises people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children to avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion.
The following table contains the cautionary statements for the Air Quality for Particle Pollution:
|
Air Quality Category |
Cautionary Statements |
|
Good |
None
|
|
Moderate |
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. |
|
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
|
People with heart or lung disease, the elderly and children should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. |
|
Unhealthy
|
People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. |
|
Very Unhealthy |
People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should avoid any outdoor activity; everyone else should avoid prolonged exertion. |
|
Hazardous
|
Everyone should avoid any outdoor exertion; people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should remain indoors. |
When air quality data is unavailable, the following Air Quality Smoke Reference Guide may be used to estimate air quality levels and potential health impacts:
|
Visibility |
Air Quality |
|
10+ miles |
Good |
|
6 - 9 miles |
Moderate |
|
3 - 5 miles |
Unhealthy for sensitive groups |
|
1.5 - 2.5 miles |
Unhealthy |
|
0.9 - 1.4 miles |
Very unhealthy |
|
0.8 miles or less |
Hazardous |
(NPS Photo)
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