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Air quality alert issued as California wildfires push smoke, haze into Las Vegas

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Las Vegas is dealing with smoke and haze pushed into the area by fires in Southern California Wednesday morning.

The Bridge Fire, Line Fire and Airport Fire burning in California were bringing smoke into Southern Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.

Some residents reported seeing ash fall from the sky in Las Vegas on Tuesday night, and the Weather Service said air quality was expected to worsen.

The Clark County Division of Air Quality issued a smoke alert for Wednesday, recommending people stay indoors, keep windows and doors closed and limit outdoor exertion.

Experts recommend that anyone affected by poor air quality limit time spent outdoors.

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