FRESNO, (KMJ) – National Night Out at Inspiration Park is postponed due to current bad air quality in Fresno.
Soria’s office said due to this health concern the National Night Out event at Inspiration Park previously scheduled for this evening, August 7th will be postponed.
“The recent spikes in bad air quality levels have resulted in health and safety concerns of our Fresno community,” Soria’s office said in a press release. “In consultation with the Fresno Regional Air Control District they have predicted Levels 4 and 5. It is recommended that when air quality reaches a Level 4 that those individuals with asthma, cardiovascular issues and other health concerns, stay indoors. At a Level 5 it is recommended that all residents remain indoors.”
The District 1 website (https://www.fresno.gov/citycouncil/district-1/) and Facebook (Councilmember Esmeralda Soria) will be updated with the new date as soon as it becomes available.
The new date will be determined by forecasted air quality levels.
Fresno Police spokesperson Lt. Mark Hudson said since Inspiration Park’s event has been postponed, the following changes were made to event which Police Chief Jerry Dyer will be attending:
1. Fink White Boys & Girls Club 535 S. Trinity (4 to 4:45 pm)
2. Summer Park Apartments 1255 N. Winery (5 to 5:30 pm)
3. Wesley Methodist Church – El Dorado Park – CSUF 1343 E. Barstow (5:45 to 6:30 pm)
4. Residents from 1st to Hwy 41 & Shields to Clinton 3128 N. Angus (7:00 pm)
The City of Sanger Fire Department says they have canceled today’s live burn demonstration at Sanger Park because of the poor air quality, but there are other displays and information at their event which starts at 5:30 p.m.
