Air Quality and Heat Crisis

Denver ranked worst in the country for wildfire smoke, 10th straight day of alerts, though current alert is for ozone. AMR reports 50% spike in respiratory calls. Record heat (101°F in Denver) broke 1963 record. Monsoon storms provide relief but cause flash flooding on burn scars. Drought remains extreme. So far this year: 620 fires, 265,000 acres burned, 9 active wildfires. Practical preparedness tips being shared.