Map shows how wildfires are impacting air quality in Nevada, Arizona, and California

Large wildfires in the West are causing dangerous air quality in Nevada and California. The Davis Fire near Reno and Lake Tahoe, as well as the Line, Bridge, and Airport fires east of Los Angeles, are contributing to poor air quality in the region. Mesquite, Nevada, and Scenic, Arizona, are experiencing very unhealthy air quality, with Mesquite reporting an air quality index of 225. Nearby cities like Reno and Boulder City are also experiencing unhealthy air quality, with an index of 49 and 168, respectively. Las Vegas has been reporting air quality indexes ranging between 130 and 170, both considered unhealthy. The fires in Southern California have further worsened air quality conditions, with residents reporting ash falling from the sky. The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has been monitoring the situation. Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY covering the wildfires and air quality in the region. His contact information is provided for those seeking further information on the topic.

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