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Photo: Smoky skies, closed trails

Herald Staff Writer

Friday, Jun 15, 2018 6:30 PM MT

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Smoke from the 416 Fire blankets Durango on Friday, June 15, behind a sign closing trails at Fort Lewis College. Federal, state and local agencies have closed public lands and recreation areas because of extreme fire danger. Settling smoke has created unhealthy conditions in Durango. Residents can view real-time data about local air quality at <a href="https://bit.ly/2JQO2Yv">https://bit.ly/2JQO2Yv</a>.
Smoke from the 416 Fire blankets Durango on Friday, June 15, behind a sign closing trails at Fort Lewis College. Federal, state and local agencies have closed public lands and recreation areas because of extreme fire danger. Settling smoke has created unhealthy conditions in Durango. Residents can view real-time data about local air quality at <a href="https://bit.ly/2JQO2Yv">https://bit.ly/2JQO2Yv</a>.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald

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