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CAMERON COUNTY – Heavy smoke has intermittently been affecting the residents of Cameron County since last night. Reports confirm this is due to a landfill fire in Matamoros currently affecting the state of Tamaulipas and our U.S. Border. The Office of County Judge Eddie Treviño, Jr. and Cameron County Office of Emergency Management are continuing to monitor the situation closely. Residents with concerns about air quality safety can protect themselves by:
• Limiting exposure by remaining indoors whenever possible
• Wearing an approved mask
• Keeping doors and windows closed
Those who are sensitive to air quality issues or have pre-existing conditions such as asthma, lung disease or related conditions should exercise additional measures of caution.
For more information on current air quality conditions, you may visit: https://www.airnow.gov. For additional information regarding this ongoing issue, please follow our social media page or visit our County website.