Fire
Information: Fire is approximately 25,801 and 30%
contained. On the eastern and western
edges of the fire, crews will continue to mop-up and patrol the line. Crews will continue to provide structure
defense along the Hwy 96 corridor, continue firing operations where needed, and
mop up and hold line when safe to do so.
In the northwest part of the fire, crews will evaluate and continue
low intensity firing operations and mop up to the extent necessary to
maintain control lines. Weather
and Smoke Information: Northwest
flow aloft will remain in place.
Little change in overall conditions are expected, lower temperatures
and higher humidity are expected to continue through today. Oak
Knolls is expected to see Unhealthy
conditions today with worst concentrations in the afternoon to early evening.
Fort
Jones is expected to see Unhealthy conditions. Yreka is expected to see Good conditions with
possible Moderate
levels in the daytime. Grants Pass, Medford, Ashland and Klamath
Falls are expected to see Good conditions. Orleans is expected to see Good conditions with possible Moderate smoke levels in the afternoon. Seiad
should see Moderate
conditions with potential Unhealthy for
Sensitive Group (USG) levels in the afternoon. |
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Smoke Impacts from Local Fires
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Site
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Observed
Midnight-Midnight
09/04/16
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Forecast
09/05/16
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Outlook
09/06/16
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Worst
Time of Day Impacts
AQI and Period
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Grants Pass
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Medford
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Ashland
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Klamath Falls
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Oak Knoll RS
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Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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The worst concentrations may be observed in the
late afternoon to early evening.
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Seiad
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Moderate
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USG
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USG
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May see USG
smoke levels in the afternoon.
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Yreka
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see Moderate
smoke levels in the daytime.
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Fort Jones
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Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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Unhealthy
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The worst concentrations may be observed in the
late afternoon to early evening.
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Orleans
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see Moderate
smoke levels in the afternoon.
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Colors displayed above correspond
roughly with the AQI chart below.
Conditions may change quickly, these projections are based on
anticipated weather and fire activity.
Sensitive groups including individuals with Asthma, lung or heart
disease, children, older adults, and pregnant women should take precautions
to avoid exposure to smoke. If you feel as though you are having health
effects from smoke see your doctor or health professional as needed. In some cases your eyes are your
best tools, if it is smoky outside you are being impacted. Use caution when
driving in or around smoky areas.
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AQI Index
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Actions to Protect Yourself
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Good
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None
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Moderate
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Unusually sensitive people should
consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups - USG
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People with heart or lung disease,
children and older adults should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor
exertion. Everyone else should limit
prolonged or heavy exertion.
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Unhealthy
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The
following groups should avoid all physical outdoor activity: People with
heart or lung disease, children and older adults. Everyone else should avoid prolonged or
heavy exertion.
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Very
Unhealthy
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Everyone
should avoid any outdoor exertion; people with respiratory or heart disease,
the elderly and children should remain indoors.
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Hazardous
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The following groups should remain
indoors and keep activity levels low: People with heart or lung disease; children
and older adults. Everyone else should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion
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