The latest on wildfires in the West (all times local):
7:05 a.m.
A wildfire smoke health advisory has been issued through 9 a.m. for northeastern Colorado.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the warning for east of the Continental Divide and north of Interstate 70.
Officials cite haze and smoke from Pacific Northwest, where more than a dozen large wildfires are burning across central and eastern Washington state.
The department recommends limiting outdoor activity when moderate to heavy smoke is present, especially for vulnerable groups.
Cities affected by the advisory include Denver, Fort Collins, Greeley, Golden, Littleton, Brighton, Limon, Burlington, Fort Morgan, Sterling and Julesburg.
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