Elgin Fire in Merced County is causing poor air quality.

Fire fighters are battling the Elgin Fire, which broke out on Sunday at Elgin Road and Henry Miller Avenue, just north of Dos Palos.

As of now, the blaze has burned 86 acres. Only 30 percent is contained.

High wind and dry conditions contributed by a major role. But the cause of the fire is thought to be from a burning cigarette someone threw out the window as they were driving in the affected area.

Smokers are not only killing themselves with slow death, but their irresponsible behaviors also could cause suffering to people around them in the most destructive ways.

This fire has brought poor air quality to some areas of the County.