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Wildfires affecting Madera County Air Quality
Wildfires impacting San Joaquin Valley Air Quality (link to San Joaquin Valley Air District Wildfire page)
Smelling smoke and seeing ash are signs you are being affected by poor air quality.

Wildfire smoke happens most every summer in Madera County. Smoke causes eye and lung irritation, provokes asthma and underlying heart conditions. Those most at risk: children, the elderly, pregnant women, people with respiratory, heart conditions or recovering from COVID. Seek medical care if you have chest pain, chest tightness or shortness of breath.

Protect Yourself

Get local air quality reports; go to valleyair.org & local news for health warnings about smoke.
Reduce outdoor activity or wear an N95 mask if you have to go out
Keep indoor air as clean as possible:
- Keep windows and doors closed unless it is extremely hot outside
- Run an air conditioner if you have one, but keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean
- If you do not have an air conditioner and it is too warm to stay inside, seek shelter elsewhere.
- Use a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to reduce breathing problems
- Do not add to indoor pollution by burning candles, vacuuming or frying foods

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updated 7/25/22

Wildfires affecting Madera County Air Quality

Protect Yourself

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