GANN Fire Smoke Drift Advisory

Joint Air Quality Advisory by Amador Air District and
the Amador County Public Health
Date: August 4, 2026

Wildfire Drift Smoke Warning: GANN FIRE Air Quality Advisory

Amador County, CA - The Amador Air District and Amador County Public Health have issued a joint air quality advisory to notify the public of the potential for poor air quality conditions due to smoke from the Gann Fire currently burning in Calaveras County.

Wildfire smoke can vary across Amador County, with air quality affected by wind direction and levels of particulate matter. Amador County Public Health advises that wildfire can affect everyone, not just those with existing health conditions. While people with chronic illnesses, young children, pregnant individuals, and older adults may be more vulnerable, all residents can experience health impacts from smoke exposure.

If you smell or see smoke, avoid unnecessary outdoor activities. Wildfire smoke can irritate your lungs, cause inflammation, affect your immune system, and make you more prone to lung infections. Symptoms may include, but are not limited to, coughing, watery and itchy eyes, headache, scratchy throat, and difficulty in breathing.

Take the steps below to protect your health:

• Minimize outdoor activities.
• Stay indoors with windows and doors closed.
• Do not run fans that bring smoky air inside (such as swamp coolers, fresh air ventilation systems).
  • If you have a wall unit air conditioner or when in a vehicle, set AC to "re-circulate"
• Do not smoke, fry food or do other activities that that will create indoor air pollution.
• If you have chronic health conditions, monitor your health closely. Contact your health provider if your symptoms worsen, including repeated coughing and wheezing.
• If you are experiencing a health emergency, call 911.

The Amador Air District and Amador County Public Health will continue monitoring the air quality in the county and will provide additional advisories as air quality conditions evolve.

Information on current air quality and smoke can be found at AirNow's Fire and Smoke webpage at https://fire.airnow.gov or at https://map.purpleair.com/1/mAQI/a10/p604800/cC0#11/38.3664/-120.7911.

###