VIA: WRAL.com
An air pollution advisory from the coast to the Triangle continued for a third day. The advisory extends until 9 p.m. tonight and includes Wake, Durham, Orange and surrounding counties. A fire that has consumed at least 22,000 acres in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge has blanketed the region with heavy smoke and pollution.
The Code Orange advisory warns that residents could experience unhealthy air quality, and especially sensitive groups should avoid or reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors. Sensitive groups include children and people with heart or respiratory conditions, like asthma…
Firefighters and emergency response officials urged people who see and smell smoke not to call 911 unless they see a fire, a smoke column or wish to report someone burning irresponsibly.
