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Thursday air quality: Poor visibility, burning restrictions, plea to reduce driving

Sensitive people urged to avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion

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In this March 6, 2019, file photo, as traffic rolls along Speer Boulevard in the foreground, the skyline is shrouded as pollution fills the air in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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Indoor wood-burning restrictions and a plea to limit driving are in effect in the metro area because of air-quality concerns.

Poor visibility is in the immediate forecast, and are in effect until 4 p.m. Thursday, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Moderate to poor visibility is expected Thursday. Moderate concentrations of fine particulates are most likely for , especially near busy roads and heavy industrial areas, the release said. Sensitive people, including those with respiratory and heart conditions, should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion Thursday.

“Otherwise, good or moderate air quality conditions are expected,” the CDPHE said in a news release. “No other air-quality advisories are in effect.”

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