Hazy skies in Las Vegas Valley due to wildfire smoke from California and Arizona

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Smoke drifted into the Las Vegas Valley overnight, triggering a smoke advisory from Clark County authorities and creating very hazy skies over the city.

Smoke caused by the Post Fire in California and several wildfires in Arizona drifted into the Las Vegas Valley overnight. By Sunday morning, some of the Strip’s landmarks were barely recognizable due to the hazy air.

The Clark County Air Quality Department has issued a smoke warning for Sunday and Monday. Authorities say the smoke, which consists of small particles and other pollutants, can aggravate bronchitis, asthma, heart disease and other respiratory illnesses.

Authorities advise children, the elderly and those suffering from the aforementioned illnesses to stay indoors during smoke periods. Clark County Air Quality officials issued tips to help limit people’s exposure to smoke, including:

• Stay indoors if you see or smell smoke.
• Keep windows and doors closed.
• Limit physical exertion outdoors on days when particulate matter levels are high in the air. Physical activity makes you breathe harder and increases the amount of particles you are likely to inhale.
• Consider replacing your room air filters if they are dirty

According to 8 News Now sister station KGET in Bakersfield, California, the Post Fire had destroyed 3,611 acres by Saturday afternoon. The Los Angeles County Fire Department had declared it a Level 3 brush fire, with several firefighting aircraft dropping water on it.

In the last report, CalFire officials said the Post Fire had burned 4,500 acres.