Valley Smoke Conditions

     The Mayor had to go down the hill yesterday; it was difficult, to say the least.  Smoke conditions were horrific.   Air quality index numbers spelled out the scene:  Very Unhealthy for all citizens.  The Camp Fire that has destroyed the city of Paradise, California has filled the northern California atmosphere with smoke, threatening the health of all local inhabitants.  Fortunately for Tahoma residents, the prevailing winds have kept the smoke out of the Tahoe Basin.   We should be thankful.   Many valley inhabitants are wearing masks, recommended by health professionals.  Young children and older folks have been advised to stay indoors unless it is absolutely necessary to go out.
    Cal Fire has announced that the fire is now 50% contained.   They also reported that over 1000 residents are unaccounted for and 63 victims have been identified among the dead.  The fire is now the worst in California's history.