Smoke Levels Near Helena Fire on 299 Are Hazardous

The larger picture shows how today’s sun is obscured by smoke. The inset shows how much brighter the sun was during the solar eclipse–Photos taken in Weaverville, Trinity County, California. [Shared by a commenter on this post.]

For the following areas until late afternoon today and returning in the evening:
TRINITY COUNTY: Weaverville, Lewiston, Junction City, Big Bar and areas along the river corridor adjacent to the fire).

Smoke levels in these areas have been classified as Hazardous. Smoke in these areas is creating a health hazard. Please watch for updates.

People are recommended to restrict outdoor activity.

Symptoms that may be related to excess smoke exposure include:
 Repeated coughing
 Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
 Wheezing
 Chest tightness or pain
 Palpitations
 Nausea or unusual fatigue
 Lightheadedness

Cleaner Air Shelters in Trinity County:
Veterans Hall, 109 Memorial Drive, Weaverville. Open 24 hrs.

Please see the NCUAQMD’s General Public Service Announcement for recommendations on limiting smoke exposure.
For 24-hour Air Quality Advisory Information, call the NCUAQMD’s hotline toll-free at 1-866-BURN-DAY (1-866-287-6329), or visit the website at www.ncuaqmd.org.

Earlier Chapters:

• Hwy 299 Closed at Helena Due to Fire
• A 17-Year-Old Mendocino Girl Recounts How She and Friends Fled the Helena Fire in Trinity County
• Hwy 299 Still Closed After 6000 Acre Wildfire Burned Homes and Sent Around 2000 Residents Fleeing