All burning will depend on weather and air-quality conditions that are favorable for smoke dispersal. If the conditions are not conducive for burning, the burns will be rescheduled.
Please be advised, California State Parks and Recreation will be performing a prescribed fire on Wilder Ranch State Park nearby during the same timeframe. CAL FIRE CZU will be coordinating with that agency.
This burn is being conducted as part of CAL FIRE’s Vegetation Management Program and is intended to benefit coastal prairie habitat, prevent encroachment of trees and shrubs, regenerate native species and restore and enhance grassland.
WHAT TO DO: If you are affected by air-quality issues, stay indoors or leave the immediate area. Close windows until the burn has concluded. You can find information on the Air Quality Index (AQI) and local air-monitoring resources online. In addition, Environmental Health & Safety provides information on wildfire smoke and ways to protect yourself.
Campus affiliates with respiratory illness, other medical conditions that may be exacerbated by smoke exposure, and any others that may be concerned about their smoke particulate exposure may pick up filtering masks (N95s) from the following locations:
- McHenry Library: Circulation Desk
- Science and Engineering Library: Circulation Desk
REDUCE EXPOSURE: If the AQI is in the unhealthy, very unhealthy, or hazardous ranges, limit your outdoor activities and stay inside with the windows and doors closed, or if possible, leave the area. Drink plenty of fluids to keep your airway moist and easier to clear. If you are feeling ill due to poor air quality, seek advice from your medical provider.
For more information, please visit our wildland fire resource pages at:
