July 30, 2021 -  The US Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program Smoke Outlook for the Dixie Fire in Butte and Plumas Counties for Friday.

Fire: The Dixie Fire grew 4,917 acres and is now 226,421 acres with 23% containment. The fire was active throughout the day Thursday and this should continue.

Smoke: Communities immediately to the north and east of the Dixie fire, including Chester, Westwood, and Susanville are likely to see unhealthy air quality today. Leftover smoke from Wednesday lingered in the Central Valley on Thursday, but most new smoke was transported north of the fire.

Health and Safety:
Try not to add to indoor pollution. When smoke levels are high, do not use anything that burns, such as candles, fireplaces, or gas stoves. Do not vacuum, because vacuuming stirs up particles already inside your home. Smoking puts even more pollution into the air.

Source: Issued by the US Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program