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August 18, 2021 -  The US Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program Smoke Outlook for the Dixie Fire for Wednesday.

Fire: The Dixie Fire is now 604,511 acres, an increase of 34,804 acres with 31% Contained. Large areas of growth to the north and east as southwest winds associated with a cold front off of the Pacific Ocean affected the area. Two additional fires are within the fire area, one on the east and one on the west are now burning. Forecast gusty southwest wind will cause further spread later in the day.

Smoke: North and northeast winds push smoke to the west and south of the Dixie Fire. This will result in poorer air quality in the outlook area in the mountains and valleys south and west of the fire. Areas north and east of the fire can expect to see improvement in air quality conditions but will have some residual smoke. Expect periods of heavier smoke throughout the outlook period.

Health and Safety: 
Take it easier during smoky times to reduce how much smoke you inhale. If it looks or smells smoky outside, avoid strenuous activities such as mowing the lawn or going for a run. https://www.airnow.gov/sites/default/files/2021-07/reduce-your-smoke-exposure.pdf

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