Fires' smoke clouds skies

COEUR d’ALENE — The smoky air Thursday arrived from wildland fires in Washington state and Canada, said Ralph Paul, airshed coordinator for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.

A dry cold front moved through Thursday, increasing wind speeds in Coeur d’Alene, Paul said.

“I’m not sure if that will help the situation or contribute to it,” said Paul. “It could clear (the smoke) out or fan the flames.”

Thursday’s air was unhealthy for sensitive groups of people, which means that unusually sensitive people should consider decreasing prolonged outdoor activity, said Paul.

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