Air Quality has been upgraded to HAZARDOUS

 
By Deputy Chief Chris Howell
July 16, 2026
 

At 11:00 the Air Quality has moved to Hazardous for the Entire Fire District. We are now at 395 and Hazardous Level (the Highest Level on the Scale). Hazardous Level is from 301 to 500.

The meaning of this area of the Air Quality Index is Health Warning of Emergency Conditions. The Entire Population is more likely to be affected.

At Hazardous Levels, Everyone is at risk of adverse health effect, not just vulnerable populations. like children, the elderly of those with respiratory of cardiovascular conditions. Exposure can cause Severe Irritation of the Eyes, Nose and Throat, Coughing and Difficult Breathing and in extreme Cases it may lead to Respiratory Diseases, Cardiovascular Problems, Loss of Consciousness, or even Death.