Smoke

Smoky conditions related to the Mullen Fire burning west of Laramie are expected to persist across southeast Wyoming into this weekend.

The alert comes as much of the American West continues to be ravaged by wildfires.

What I noticed, was tons of smoke. So much so that I couldn’t see Laramie down in the hill like you normally would.

The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that the elderly, young children and people with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and minimize outdoor activities.

I asked the morning show listeners to take a picture of the sunrise

People with respiratory ailments should avoid prolonged exposure to the smoke.

No injuries have been reported in connection with the blaze.

Anderson Elementary School in Cheyenne was evacuated late Tuesday morning after smoke was reported in the foyer.

Two men that were in the area of the fire had to retreat to a creek as the fire rapidly moved toward them.

The EPA and National Weather Service are warning residents of Wyoming to be cautious of unhealthy air quality because of the amount of smoke in the air. This includes the cities of Casper, Cheyenne and Laramie, as well as others.

The thick smoke haze may cause health concerns, you may want to limit your time outside.