Stage 2 Health Advisory

Affected Communities: Mammoth Lakes

Smoke Source: Owens River Fire

Based on air pollution levels between 1:00 AM and 9:00 AM PDT on September 18, 2016 a Stage 2 Air Pollution Health Advisory has been issued for Mammoth Lakes. Smoke is being seen throughout Mono and Inyo Counties. Other communities may be impacted throughout the day.

Photo courtesy GBAPD

Photo courtesy GBAPD

Due to elevated particulate pollution levels, everyone is advised to refrain from strenuous outdoor activities in the impacted areas.

Smoke conditions may change quickly. If you have any questions please visithttp://www.gbuapcd.org/ or call the Great Basin Air Pollution Control District office in Bishop at 760-872-8211 (Monday through Friday).

Health advisories on the web: http://www.gbuapcd.org/healthadvisory

Owens River Fire information: http://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5034/

US Forest Service BlueSky smoke forecast: http://viewer.smoke.airfire.org/run/standard/CANSAC-2km/current/

Hourly PM10 & PM2.5 information: http://www.gbuapcd.org/data

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