Smokey Air

Observation: Hazy Fourth of July here in Wales this year. The odor of smoke smells like burning grass. Brit Oxereok, Wales Native Corporation

Resource:

ADEC Division of Air Quality: Wildfire Smoke/Particulate Information – "Particle pollution is a mixture of microscopic solids and liquid droplets suspended in air. This pollution, also known as particulate matter, is made up of a number of components, including acids (such as nitrates and sulfates), organic chemicals, metals, soil or dust particles, and allergens (such as fragments of pollen or mold spores)." (Source: State of Alaska, Monitoring and Quality Assurance)

ADNR Division of Forestry: Firewise Communities/USA, "Firewise is a cooperative effort among local, state, federal and private agencies and organizations to promote fire safety in the wildland/urban interface." For more information about community preparedness about wildfires, see the Firewise Program home page. (Source: State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources)