Fire Information: Fire is approximately 32,324 acres with no
growth since yesterday and 85% contained.
No additional perimeter fire growth occurred; growth is all interior
acres within the control lines. Islands
of unburned fuel within the perimeter will continue to burn. On all sides of the fire, crews are working
on mop up and patrol of fire lines where safe to do so, along with pulling
hose and equipment no longer needed on the fire line. A reduction of smoke is expected as the
interior islands of unburned fuel get consumed.
Weather and Smoke Information: A red flag warning this afternoon and evening for gusty northeast winds and low relative humidity. An area of low pressure will move south through northern California Monday resulting in increased northeast winds 12-20 mph with gusts up to 30 miles per hour (mph). Temperatures will be slightly cooler than yesterday, 77-83 degrees with humidity values at 10-18% in the valleys. Ridgetop winds will be northeast 12-18 mph gusts 25-30 mph. Oak Knoll, Seiad, Happy Camp, Orleans, Weitchpec, Hoopa, and Redding/Anderson are expected to see Moderate conditions with possible elevated concentrations in the afternoon and evening with the exception of Redding/Anderson, Seiad and Happy Camp where the concentrations are highest in the morning. Grants Pass, Medford, Ashland, Klamath Falls, Yreka, Fort Jones, Weed and Red Bluff are expected to see Good conditions. |
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Particulate Matter (PM 2.5) Impacts
from the Gap Fire
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Site
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Observed
Midnight-Midnight
09/11/16
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Forecast
09/12/16
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Outlook
09/13/16
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Worst
Time of Day Impacts
AQI and Period
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Grants Pass
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Medford/ Ashland
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Klamath Falls
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Oak Knoll RS
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Expect elevated concentrations in the afternoon
and evening.
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Seiad
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Good
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Expect elevated concentrations in the morning.
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Happy Camp
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Good
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Expect elevated concentrations in the morning.
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Yreka
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Expect elevated concentrations in the afternoon.
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Fort Jones
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Good
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Good
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Good
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Expect elevated concentrations in the late
afternoon and evening.
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Orleans
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Good
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Expect elevated concentrations in the afternoon.
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Weitchpec
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Expect elevated concentrations in the afternoon.
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Hoopa
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Unavailable
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Expect elevated concentrations in the afternoon.
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Weed
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies in the evening and overnight.
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Redding/Anderson
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Moderate
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Expect elevated concentrations in the morning.
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Red Bluff
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Good
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Good
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Good
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May see hazy skies.
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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.
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AQI Index
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Actions to Protect Yourself
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Good
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None
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Moderate
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Unusually sensitive people should
consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
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Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups - USG
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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.
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Unhealthy
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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.
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Very
Unhealthy
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Everyone
should avoid any outdoor exertion; people with respiratory or heart disease,
the elderly and children should remain indoors.
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Hazardous
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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
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Forecast conditions represent impacts from smoke. Contributions from ozone and other pollutants are not reflected.
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