Aug. 2, 2024. Reno, Sparks, Nev. – Northern Nevada Public Health’s (NNPH) Air Quality Management Division (AQMD) has rescinded a Stage 1 Emergency Episode due to improving air quality in the region. There are no smoke-related warnings or advisories in Reno/Sparks at this time.

The Park Fire, burning near Chico in Northern California, was the primary cause of the poor air quality in Washoe County recently. A change in wind direction and a more active weather pattern is expected to continue through Sunday improving air quality for Reno/Sparks. Smoke from the Park Fire is expected to affect Central and Northern Washoe County.

Residents are encouraged to monitor their air quality by going to AirNow.gov for up-to-date air quality information in their area. Daily air quality forecasts are posted and updated regularly on AirNow.gov as well. For real-time air quality alerts and forecasts, sign up on EnviroFlash.

AQMD can issue a Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, or Stage 4 Emergency Episode with Stage 4 being the most severe. More information on Emergency Episodes can be found here.

Visit OurCleanAir.com for additional information on the Air Quality Management Division.

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Please note the Washoe County Health District changed its name to Northern Nevada Public Health on Aug. 31, 2023. More information is here.

Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH) is nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board and has jurisdiction over all public health matters in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County through the policy-making District Board of Health. NNPH consists of five divisions: Administrative Health Services, Air Quality Management, Community and Clinical Health Services, Environmental Health Services and Epidemiology & Public Health Preparedness. More info can be found here.