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August 29, 2021 -  The US Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program Smoke Outlook for the Caldor Fire for Sunday.

Fire: The Caldor fire is now 156,515 acres, with 19% containment.

Smoke: This afternoon will bring a return to W/SW winds, with speeds increasing in the afternoons through Tuesday. This wind orientation and increase in speed will continue to transport smoke from the Caldor fire into the Tahoe Basin. Under these conditions, the Southern portion of the Basin may be more significantly impacted than the North. This morning we again have smoke on the Western side of the forecast area, originating from fires to the North and downslope drainage from the Caldor, which should clear a bit earlier today, with improvement by early mid-afternoon. Smoke transport from the Caldor will predominantly be to the E/NE this afternoon. Air quality conditions should be incrementally better (potentially .5 to a 1 AQI category) on the North side of the Basin.

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