Wildfire smoke forces Clark County to issue a Smoke Alert through Friday

Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - The Clark County Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is issuing a smoke alert for the reminder of Thursday and all of Friday.

Smoke from Southern California wildfires continues to linger in the Las Vegas Valley, causing elevated levels of particulate matter.

Additionally, shifting weather patterns are expected to cause more wildfire smoke to drift into Southern Nevada by Friday.

Wildfire smoke is made of small particles and other pollutants that can aggravate respiratory diseases such as bronchitis and asthma or heart disease.

Consult your physician if you have a medical condition that makes you sensitive to air quality conditions. Under today’s conditions, it may be best for children, the elderly and people with respiratory and heart disease to stay indoors.