Health Advisory Due to Smoke Changed to Precaution
Incident: Zaca Wildland Fire
Released: 8/28/2007
Santa Barbara, CA - The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) today downgraded the health advisory for people living in areas affected by smoke from the Zaca Fire. This is a downgrade from the previous health advisory which had been in effect.
As progress continues in containing the Zaca wildfire, the threat of smoke and ash affecting communities has decreased. However, residents closest to the fire (particularly the Cuyama area and near Highway 33) should take precautions when smoke is in the area. Concentrations of smoke and fine particulates that may affect sensitive people are still possible.
If you smell or see smoke, persons sensitive to smoke and particulates should limit time spent outdoors and minimize physical exertion while smoke is in the air. People feeling ill should contact their Doctor or Health Care Provider.
Dr. Elliot Schulman, County Health Officer, said, "As the Zaca Fire approaches containment we must still be cautious when smelling smoke and use common sense to protect your family's health."
See http://www.ourair.org/ for updates on smoke advisories, and links to additional information on the fire incident.
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