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**Smoke Report 7-16-17**

Fire

The Silver King fire has burned 17,648 acres with little fire growth of 106 acres on Sunday. Containment has increased to 18%. Active fire behavior, short crown runs and spotting. Firefighters continue building and reinforcing firelines, and protecting structures in further suppression efforts.

Smoke 

Yesterday, air quality for most areas around the fire improved in the afternoon. Today, transport winds are from the west and NW, moving smoke toward the southeast. As the fire becomes contained, less and less smoke is produced, reducing smoke impacts to nearby areas.

Actions to take

Being smoke ready means having knowledge and ability to stay reasonably safe and healthy during smoke episodes. Some approaches include creating a “clean room” at home, purchasing an air filter, knowing how to determine current air quality, minimizing indoor sources of air pollution, and limiting time outdoors when it’s smoky