9/05/2014 Deception Complex Air Quality Report

Burnout operations on the Eastern perimeter above Oakridge combined with increased burning of

unburned islands and perimeter edge resulted in an additional 370 acres of fire growth yesterday and through the evening. Smoke was captured by the monitors in Westfir and Oakridge last evening as cool nighttime air flowed down slope into the lower drainages. 

Today, firing crews will continue burnout operations to strengthen lines on the perimeter west of Oakridge. The smoke from the burnout operation is forecast to disperse to the west and southwest away from Oakridge and Westfir although some smoke will drift into the Oakridge communities this morning. 

We forecast the airquality to reach “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” this morning in Westfir and “Moderate” for Dexter and Oakridge. Gradual improvement through daytime warming, atmospheric instability and East winds this afternoon but cooling after sundown will result in some smoke pooling in the Oakridge and Westfir communities overnight.

The communities of Cottage Grove and Roseburg will see some smoke this afternoon.

24 Hour Average - 09/05/2014 (PDF 193 kb)

Deception Smoke Report - 09/05/2014 (PDF 151 kb)