Issued by Wildland Fire Air Quality Response Program at 7:46 a.m., August 14, 2023.
Fire
There are 150 active fires across the state. The following large fires are likely to affect air quality in the Outlook area over the coming days: Anderson Complex, Lost Horse Creek, McCoy, Pogo Mine, and Delta. Additional details on fires are available at AICC Fire Info. Any community adjacent to active fire may experience periods of degraded air quality so stay informed by visiting the Fire and Smoke Map.
Smoke
We will start the day off with good air quality for the majority of the outlook area this AM. Smoke from Canadian fires is still present in the Yukon Flats, but conditions at ground level should improve throughout the day. Higher relative humidity and cloud cover should help to reduce local smoke production. Periods of moderate air quality are possible in the AM for Fairbanks and North Pole, but generally good conditions should persist. Delta Junction will see generally good conditions with light visible smoke to the north. Nenana can expect generally good air quality in the AM but may experience light smoke impact from the Shores Landing Fire overnight. Healy and areas south, including visitors to Denali, should enjoy good air quality for most of the day after smoke lifts this AM.
Air Quality Index (AQI) and Actions to Protect Yourself
Green: None necessary.
Moderate: Unusually sensitive individuals should consider limiting prolonged or heavy exertion.
Unhealthy for sensitive groups: People within Sensitive Groups should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Unhealthy: People within Sensitive Groups should avoid all physical outdoor activity.
Very unhealthy: Everyone should avoid prolonged or heavy exertion.
Hazardous: Everyone should avoid any outdoor activity.
- What’s with the Smoke?
- Wildfire Smoke / Particulate Information
- DEC Air Quality Advisories
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Alaska Interagency Coordination Center Predictive Services – Air Quality
- Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau real time Air Quality
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