"SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The day the skies across the Bay Area turned an apocalyptic Mars-like orange is a day many of us won't forget -- and it happened exactly five years ago. WATCH: Orange San Francisco sky looks even wilder in drone video On September 9, 2020, wildfires burning across Northern California filled Bay Area skies with a thick smoke that blocked out the sun - making daytime look like night."
"While not many drivers were heading to work due to the COVID lockdowns, those who were kept their headlights on. WATCH: Dramatic orange, hazy skies seen all across San Francisco Bay Area Photos and videos captured the astonishing imagery. It was an eerie day, one of many unprecedented moments in 2020. Copyright © 2025 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved."
On September 9, 2020, wildfires across Northern California filled Bay Area skies with thick smoke that turned skies an apocalyptic, Mars-like orange. The dense smoke blocked out the sun and made daytime appear like night. Many commuters stayed home because of COVID-19 lockdowns, but drivers who were on the roads kept their headlights on. Photographs and videos captured dramatic, hazy orange skies across San Francisco and the broader Bay Area. The event created eerie, unprecedented visual conditions during a year marked by multiple extraordinary moments. The phenomenon remains a memorable environmental and visual occurrence.
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