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Smoke From Triple Nickle Fire Returns to Albuquerque

August 28, 2019

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Triple Nickle Fire at 5,078 acres

AUGUST 28, 2019 BY AMANDARRAEL

Grants, NM; August 28, 2019 – For Immediate Release. The Triple Nickle Fire, located on the Mt. Taylor Ranger District, is a lightning caused fire that is being managed to meet multiple resource objectives. The fire has grown to an estimated 5,078 acres with approximately 130 personnel assigned. In order to reduce firefighter exposure, fire […]

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AIR QUALITY FORECAST

Particulate levels are increasing again late this afternoon as smoke from the Triple Nickle Fire returns to Albuquerque. Some light haziness may continue through this evening and much of Thursday, however most of the smoke is expected to remain aloft.

Particulate levels are not expected to reach a level that would warrant a health alert tonight or Thursday. However, high humidity levels may once again make it appear worse than it really is Thursday morning. The Environmental Health Department will continue to monitor this situation and issue updated statements as needed.