Smoke from the Oak Fire, part of the 35,000-acre Eclipse Complex burning around Happy Camp. Photo: Inciweb.
From the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District:
For the following areas:
- Very Unhealthy conditions for communities in the Klamath River Drainage - Orleans, Sawyers Bar, Weitchpec, Hoopa and Willow Creek.
- Unhealthy conditions are forecast for Weaverville and surrounding areas.
Smoke levels in these areas are forecast to be in the Very Unhealthy range to Unhealthy throughout the day and evening, and are creating a health hazard. These conditions could be problematic for those with health conditions. Air quality will be diminished as offshore winds remain light and continue to push smoke from the wildfires into the Klamath River drainage.
A change to a South West wind direction is forecast to begin on Tuesday, and conditions should improve for areas south of the fires and along the coast. Updates will be provided as conditions change.
People are recommended to restrict outdoor activities when possible. Symptoms that may be related to excess smoke exposure include:If you have any of the symptoms listed above, contact your health care provider.
- Repeated coughing
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Wheezing
- Chest tightness or pain
- Palpitations
- Nausea or unusual fatigue
- Lightheadedness
Please see the NCUAQMD’s General Public Service Announcement for recommendations on limiting smoke exposure. For 24-hour Air Quality Advisory Information, call the NCUAQMD’s hotline toll-free at 1-866-BURN-DAY (1-866-287-6329), or visit the website at www.ncuaqmd.org.
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