South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) issued a Smoke Advisory for Orange County California Tuesday October 10 2017.
Current Air Quality in Capistrano Valley is Moderate.
This advisory is in effect through Wednesday Morning October 11 2017.
SCAQMD will issue an update if additional information becomes available.
A brush fire, named the Canyon Fire 2, is burning in Orange County near Gypsum Canyon, Anaheim Hills and towards the cities of Tustin and Orange.
The burn area is reported to be 7,500 acres this morning, with 5 percent containment.
Smoke is currently heavy in the vicinity.
Breezy winds from the east will transition to a sea breeze from the southwest starting around 11:00am.
Smoke and ash impacts will be greatest in the vicinity of the fire and downwind into portions of Orange County this morning and likely into Riverside County this afternoon, depending on evolving fire conditions.
Air quality may reach Unhealthy levels or higher in areas directly impacted by smoke.
Corona/Norco Area
North Orange County Area
Central Orange County Area
North Orange County Coastal Area
Saddleback Valley Area
Central Orange County Coastal Area
SCAQMD Helpful Advice For Areas Impacted by Smoke
Everyone should avoid any vigorous outdoor or indoor exertion
People with respiratory or heart disease, older adults, and children should remain indoors
Keep windows and doors closed or seek alternate shelter.
Run your air conditioner if you have one and keep the fresh air intake closed and the filter clean to prevent bringing additional smoke inside.
Avoid using a swamp cooler or whole-house fan to prevent bringing additional smoke inside.
To avoid worsening the health effects of smoke, don’t use indoor or outdoor wood-burning appliances, including fireplaces.
South Coast Air Quality Management District Online Resources
Air Alerts by Region are Online
Interactive Air Quality Map by Region is Online
SCAQMD Fire Safety Alert Factsheet is Online
Map of SQAQMD Forecast Map is Online
For more information please visit South Coast Air Quality Management District.
