Saturday, August 15, 2015

Saturday, August 15, 2015 - SEQUOIA National Forest Cabin Fire Air Quality Report

Air Quality Report                                                                                               Issue Date: 08/15/2015

Cabin Fire – Sequoia National Forest                                                      Prepared by: Ariane Sarzotti 

Forecast conditions represent impacts from smoke.  Contributions from ozone and other pollutants are not reflected.
Fire Information:  The Cabin Fire on the Sequoia National Forest saw some increased activity southeast of Peck’s Cabin near Griswold Meadow due to higher temperatures and lower humidity. The fire continues to burn to the north in pockets of fuel within the 2011 Lion Fire scar.  Fire behavior may continue to increase with upcoming higher temperatures and lower humidity Sunday and Monday.  Current size of the fire is 6,672 acres.                                                                                                                          Smoke Information: Smoke production may be higher due to higher temperatures and lower humidity. Smoke will continue to be produced from interior fuels being consumed as well as fire growth to the northeast.  Areas within the fire perimeter will continue to smolder until winter rainfall extinguishes the fire completely.  Due to potential higher fire behavior, a little more smoke may be seen in the Upper Kern Canyon and into the Owens Valley in the evening and early mornings.  Similar weather Sunday should result in smoke generally traveling east and again settling in the Upper Kern Canyon and the Owens Valley. Impacts to the San Joaquin Valley and Foothills from this fire should be minimal.

Smoke Impacts from Local Fires
Site
Friday Observed
Midnight-Midnight
August 14, 2015
Saturday Forecast
August 15, 2015
Sunday
Outlook
August 16, 2015
Comments
Camp Nelson




Springville




Kernville/Lake Isabella

Morning
Morning
Late night and morning smoke levels should be Moderate, improving by noon.
Afternoon
Afternoon

Upper Kern River
Estimated
Morning
Morning
Late night and morning smoke levels are expected to be Unhealthy for Sensitive, improving by noon.
Afternoon
Afternoon
Three Rivers




Visalia




Porterville




Independence
Estimated


Smoke from the Rough Fire may affect this area.
Lone Pine



Smoke from the Rough Fire may affect this area.
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.
AQI Index
Actions to Protect Yourself
Good
None

Moderate
Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups - USG
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.
Unhealthy           
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.
Very Unhealthy

Everyone should avoid any outdoor exertion; people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should remain indoors.
Hazardous
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
California Smoke Blog - http://californiasmokeinfo.blogspot.com/                                                                 
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