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

Special Statement: The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning beginning at 2pm today (Monday) lasting through 11pm tomorrow (Tuesday).

Fire: The Dixie Fire is 771,183 acres, an increase of 7,048 acres since yesterday, with 48% Containment. Active to extreme fire behavior is expected on the northern and southeastern perimeters of the fire. 

Smoke: Moderate to strong southwesterly winds over the region today will continue to lift and transport lingering heavy smoke, as well as new smoke, off to the northeast. Most communities in the forecast area (shown in the map to the right) should see air quality improve into the Moderate range this afternoon and evening; however, daily averages are expected to be near USG. The exception will be Susanville, downwind of active fire, where dense smoke is expected to persist. Additionally, smoke from other fires in NW California may drift into the northern end of the forecast zone and impact Burney, limiting their improvement. This trend will continue through tomorrow as generally improved air quality returns.

Health and Safety: 
Long-term smoke events usually have periods when the air is better. When air quality improves, even temporarily, air out your home to reduce indoor air pollution 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