August 31, 2023 - National Weather Service Hanford Office officials report the Valley Air District is issuing an Air Quality Alert on August 30, 2023, due to smoke impacts from wildfires in northern California and the Redwood Fire in Tulare County for Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and the Valley portion of Kern Counties.

Air Quality Alert

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The Valley Air District is issuing an Air Quality Alert on August
30, 2023, due to smoke impacts from wildfires in northern California
and the Redwood Fire in Tulare County for San Joaquin, Stanislaus,
Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and the Valley portion of
Kern Counties.

This Air Quality Alert is in effect until the fires are extinguished.

Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health problems,
aggravate lung disease, cause asthma attacks and acute bronchitis,
and increase risk of respiratory infections.

Residents are advised to use caution as conditions warrant. People
with heart or lung diseases should follow their doctor`s advice
for dealing with episodes of unhealthy air quality.

Additionally, older adults and children should avoid prolonged
exposure, strenuous activities or heavy exertion, as conditions
dictate.

For additional information, call your local San Joaquin Valley Air
District office. Modesto 209-557-6400, Fresno 559-230-6000, Bakersfield
661-392-5500

Residents can also follow air quality conditions by downloading the
free Valley Air app, available in the Apple store or Google Play.