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August 30, 2021 -  The US Interagency Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program Smoke Outlook for the Monument Fire for Monday.

Fire: Hot and dry conditions persist with stronger westerly transport winds over the fires. The Monument Fire is now 163,155 acres increasing containment to 29%. The McFarland Fire remains at 122,653 acres and containment of 94%.

Smoke: Westerly transport winds will continue push smoke to the east with improvement expected in Mendocino and Humboldt counties. Willow creek and nearby communities in the Trinity River drainage west of the fire, should see improved conditions today as smoke should start to clear early afternoon with upcanyon winds. Areas near active fire will continue to see Hazardous to Unhealthy conditions, especially in the morning as smoke from smoldering fires settles in drainages. Redding and other communities along the Sacramento River will continue to see Unhealthy conditions as smoke is transported into the area. Similar conditions expected tomorrow.

 

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