Dr. William K. Smith, Professor of Biology & Reynolds Babcock Chair, commented on the local wildfire that occurred on Sauratown Mountain in Stokes County this month for the Winston-Salem Journal.
Some of the smoke’s particulate matter could settle in the mountains valley and pose a risk to people with pre-existing respiratory problems.” – Dr. William K. Smith, Professor of Biology and Reynolds Babcock Chair.
Dr. Stan Meiburg, Director of Graduate Studies in Sustainability, said a spike in air pollution from the fire is expected “…but it should not last long.”
You may read more of the Winston-Salem Journal article here.