What To Do If Affected By Wildfire Smoke

The Forest Service says that people in communities near the Pioneer Fire have expressed concern about the intensity and content of the smoke. The Forest Service suggests that residents take some of these actions recommended by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality:

Consider locating to another area temporarily, as long as it is safe for you to do so.
Move indoors and stay there with doors and windows closed.
Run the air conditioning, the fan feature on your home heating system with the heat turned off. This should help some.
Run room air filtration units.
Reduce your physical activity. Do not exercise.

Concern has also been expressed about the area in the Pinal Mountains that was treated with an herbicide similar to Agent Orange in the 1960’s. Fire officials say that if current conditions persist and fire management objectives are met, the Pioneer Fire will not reach that area.

The Pioneer Fire has burned more than 500 acres and is 25% contained. It is located about 8 miles south of Globe.