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Michael P. Kenny, Executive Officer -7- September 3, 1998 <br /> wind direction changes at regular intervals and drives the plume in about three- <br /> quarters of a complete circle. Fortunately, it appears that the wind does not blow from <br /> a directly southern direction and therefore the smoke plume does not impact the <br /> populated areas of Tracy located mostly directly north of the fire. <br /> Based on CD staff's direct observations, fire pit inspection, comments from <br /> area residents/workers, and smoke and odor neighborhood surveys, CD staff <br /> concludes that a dangerous or nuisance condition from the fire's smoke plume does <br /> not exist at this time. <br /> Under what seems to be the typical wind speed and direction since the fire <br /> started, CD staff does not anticipate any major smoke or odor problems affecting the <br /> populated areas. However, if the weather (wind direction from the south) or fire <br /> conditions (poor plume uplift due to less and less burning material) were to change, <br /> the potential for smoke and odors affecting Tracy residents exists. <br /> CD staff will continue to "keep an eye" on the fire by reviewing any reports <br /> and quickly acting on any complaints in areas near the fire. CD staff will contact the <br /> plant manager for RMC Lonestar on a regular basis to obtain updated information <br /> about the fire. The RMC Lonestar asphalt and aggregate plant is located immediately <br /> adjacent to (south side) the tire pit. <br />