Bay Area Air Quality Advisory Extended Due to Wildfire Smoke
Residents urged to take precautions as smoke from U.S. and Canadian wildfires impacts air quality through the weekend.
- The advisory, initially set for Thursday and Friday, is now extended through Saturday.
- Smoke from multiple wildfires, including the Park Fire, is affecting air quality in the Bay Area.
- Residents should stay indoors with windows and doors closed and use air filtration if possible.
- Real-time smoke levels can be checked using the EPA’s fire and smoke map.
- Vulnerable groups, such as the elderly and those with respiratory conditions, should be especially cautious.