The Times-Standard
The following is a press release from the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District:
Lightning activity has started numerous fires throughout Oregon and Northern California. Two of these fires are producing smoke that could be impacting our area. The Natchez fire started in Oregon and fire activity has moved into Northern California near the border. The Hendrix fire is near Ashland, Oregon is also active due to conditions and terrain.
The current weather forecast indicates that northeast winds may cause the smoke from these fires to pool along the river drainages, impacting northern interior portions of Del Norte, Humboldt, and Trinity counties. Air quality along the coast is expected to remain “Good” to “Moderate”. Interior areas can expect air quality conditions of “Moderate” to “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” with the potential for increased smoke along the river drainages.
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) monitors are presently in Crescent City, Weitchpec, Hoopa, Weaverville, and Eureka. Fire information can be found at http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/ or at www.calfire.ca.gov. Current weather information can be found at www.wrh.noaa.gov.
Updates will be provided as conditions change. For 24-hour Air Quality Advisory Information, call toll-free at 1-866-BURN-DAY (1-866-287-6329).