August 5, 2021 -  The US Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program Smoke Outlook for the Dixie Fire in Butte and Plumas Counties for Thursday.

Fire: The Dixie Fire is now 322,502 acres with 35% containment. A red flag warning is still in effect for strong winds, low humidity, and critically dry fuels.

Smoke: While south winds continue and smoke will move north from the Dixie fire during the day on Thursday, a change in wind direction is forecast. By Thursday night and into Friday morning, winds are expected from the northwest, which could bring significant smoke to California's Central Valley, mountain communities, and the Sierra front including Herlong and Doyle.

Health and Safety: 
Air quality can change rapidly throughout the day. To check on current air quality visit: fire.airnow.gov
For health information see: CA Smoke Blog

 

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