VCAPCD Smoke Advisory for Tuesday, December 12th, 2017
The Thomas Fire started on the evening of Monday, December 4th, 2017 near Highway 150 north of Santa Paula. As of 8 a.m. on December 12th, it has now burned 234,200 acres and is 20% contained. This fire is wind driven from a strong Santa Ana wind event and is causing heavy smoke in the plume and downwind of the fire in and around the cities of Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Paula, and Ojai. Active fire is burning above Fillmore and as far west as Santa Barbara County. On shore winds in the afternoon and early evening could push smoke into the coastal plains, elevating smoke concentration levels.
Smoke impacts from these devastating fires are widespread. Air quality should be considered unhealthy in areas directly impacted by smoke. If you are in an area directly impacted by smoke, please exercise extreme caution and avoid vigorous outdoor or indoor exertion. People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should remain indoors. Run your air conditioner if you have one. Keep the filter clean and fresh air intake closed. Close all windows and doors that lead outside to prevent bringing additional smoke inside. If this is not an option or it becomes extremely hot inside, please seek alternate shelter.
For more information about the fire:
This Advisory will be updated as necessary. If you have air quality questions, please call (805) 662-6960.
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