Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District
14306 Park Avenue, Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 245-1661
SMOKE ADVISORY
DATE
ISSUED: August 8, 2016
VALID DATE: UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
For further information, contact:
(760) 245-1661, ext. 6104
Victorville –
The Mojave
Desert Air Quality Management District has issued a Smoke Advisory for the Victor
Valley and surrounding communities. Changing weather and fire conditions
will determine which areas of the High Desert are affected.
Smoke and ash from the Pilot Fire currently burning above
Silverwood Lake could impact air quality in the area.
If you see or smell smoke or ash in the air where
you are, be cautious and use common sense to protect your family’s
health. Everyone – especially people with heart or lung disease, older
adults and children – should limit time spent outdoors and avoid outdoor
exercise when smoke is in the area. Use your air conditioning system and
place in recirculation mode, if available.
If you have symptoms of lung or heart disease that may be related to
exposure to smoke and particles, including repeated coughing, shortness of
breath or difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness or pain, contact your
health care provider.
Wildfires generate
smoke containing numerous air pollutants including fine particulates known as
PM10 and PM2.5.
Levels of smoke and particles will depend on changes
in winds and the containment of the fire.
This advisory will be in effect as long as conditions warrant.
To sign up for EnviroFlash, the MDAQMD’s automated e-mail forecast service, visit www.mdaqmd.ca.gov.
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