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Fire Information: Fire is approximately 33,867 acres and 95% contained. No
additional perimeter fire growth occurred. The last two days had red flag
warnings issued for strong gusty winds, those days were a good test to the
fire and no significant fire activity occurred. Islands
of unburned fuel within the perimeter will continue to burn however it
appears fire activity has been reduced to smoldering. 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. Suppression repair is also progressing
along contingency lines and where needed.
Yesterday only small smoke columns were observed with a haze seen
across the fire. Weather and Smoke Information: No red flags have been
issued for today. Winds will be out of
the northwest but will not be as strong as they were yesterday. Ridgetops winds will range from 3-6 miles per
hour (mph) in the morning then increase to 5-10 mph with gust up to 15 mph in
the afternoon. Temperatures will be 79-83
degrees with humidity values at 12-18% in the valleys. Smoke production has been significantly
reduced over the last few days. All locations are expected to see Good conditions with the
exception of Anderson/ Redding
where Moderate conditions have been
observed.
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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
09/13/16
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Forecast
09/14/16
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Outlook
09/15/16
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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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Good
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Good
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Good
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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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Good
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Good
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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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Good
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Good
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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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Good
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Good
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Expect elevated concentrations in the afternoon.
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Weitchpec
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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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Hoopa
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Unavailable
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Good
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Good
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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.