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Ozone alert for Front Range, metro Denver extended to Sunday afternoon

Smoke from multiple wildfires across state contributing to poor air quality

DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 2:  Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio.  (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
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The Colorado Department of Public Health and the Environment on Saturday for the Front Range and metro Denver.

The alert is now in place until 4 p.m. Sunday.

Health officials say a combination of hot temperatures, clear skies and light to moderate winds make increased ground-level ozone more likely in the area. Smoke from  is exacerbating air quality issues along the Front Range.

Ground-level ozone can cause respiratory problems, reduce lung capacity and trigger asthma attacks. Individuals sensitive to air quality should stay indoors and reduce physical activity.

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