Air quality is poor due to the WilliamsFire in Cochise County. ArizonaDEQ says to use the 5-3-1 rule to determine air quality when information from the Air Quality Index is unavailable. Learn how to use the 5-3-1 rule
TUCSON, Ariz. — A wet winter can result in active wildfires as grasses begin to dry out, creating a natural bed of fuel for brush fires.
With the Williams Fire sparking Monday in Palominas, air quality has been poor with hazy conditions around southeastern Arizona. Most people will want to minimize time outdoors in these conditions, and take care to keep windows closed and not circulate outside air inside your homes and automobiles.Visibility at one mile
ADEQ says if you feel you may be experiencing health effects as a result of exposure to smoke inhalation, reduce your outdoor exposure and consult a health professional as needed. More information from ADEQ is available online in the brochure 'Fires, Smoke & Your Health,' downloadable through the Cochise County website.Anne Simmons is a digital content producer for KGUN 9. Anne got her start in television while still a student at the University of Arizona. Before joining KGUN, she managed multiple public access television stations in the Bay Area and has worked as a video producer in the non-profit sector.
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