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August 26, 2021 -  The US Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program Smoke Outlook for the Caldor Fire for Thursday.

Special Statement: Transport winds are forecasted to shift and have a Northerly component late this afternoon/evening. This should transport smoke to the S/SW and bring some improvement to air quality in the Tahoe Basin starting this evening. Areas South of the fire and West of the Sierra Crest, including portions of Amador, Calaveras, and Tuolumne counties will likely see air quality degrade overnight.

Fire: The Caldor fire is now 136,643 acres, with 12% containment. Fire behavior is expected to be slightly reduced from yesterday; however, the spotting distance will remain .5 mile.

Smoke: Smoke transport will shift late this afternoon/evening and head South. Those in Grass Valley, Placerville, and Auburn may see smoke linger a little longer and experience less clearing in the afternoon today under lighter winds and as smoke from fires to the North heads South. Those in the Tahoe Basin, especially the Northern end, can expect conditions to marginally improve in the late afternoon/evening. Conditions Friday morning may be quite smoky in the Sacramento Valley and foothills due to the combination of transported smoke from fires to the North and diurnal drain from the Caldor.

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. Reduce Your Exposure

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