Eureka, CA – Two new wildfires burning in Northern California are generating smoke that is expected to impact air quality in Humboldt and Trinity counties today, according to the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District (NCUAQMD).
According to NCUAQMD, the Dillon Fire, located west of Highway 96 near Somes Bar in Siskiyou County, is producing smoke that is spreading along the Highway 96 corridor. Meanwhile, the Peak Fire, burning west of Trinity Lake in Trinity County, is expected to push smoke into surrounding communities, including the Trinity Lake area and later toward Weaverville. Air quality models show smoke from the Dillon Fire moving north and east through the day, while smoke from the Peak Fire is forecast to drift east during the day before shifting southwest in the evening.
Regional smoke outlooks issued this morning indicate mostly “Good” conditions in areas such as Eureka, Crescent City, and Klamath. However, Orleans, Hoopa, and Weaverville are forecast to experience “Good to Moderate” air quality, with potential for smoke impacts from both fires. Trinity Center is also expected to see worsening conditions if the Peak Fire continues to grow.
The district emphasized that sensitive groups, including children, older adults, and those with respiratory or heart conditions, should take extra precautions. Residents are urged to minimize outdoor activity, keep windows and doors closed, and use air conditioning systems on recirculate mode if available.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Trinity County this afternoon and evening, with thunderstorms and shifting winds possibly intensifying fire behavior.
Air quality levels and advisories are being updated regularly at fire.airnow.gov and ncuaqmd.org.
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