Bay Area Air District issues advisory for wildfire smoke
Briefly

The Bay Area Air District has issued an air quality advisory due to wildfires in the northern Sacramento Valley. Smoke from the Butler and Green fires is impacting air quality in the eastern Bay Area, including Santa Clara Valley. The advisory cautions that conditions can change quickly, making smoke levels unpredictable. Air quality may become unhealthy, especially for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with respiratory issues. Residents should stay indoors, close windows, and use filtered air if possible to minimize smoke exposure.
The Bay Area Air District issued an air quality advisory due to smoke from wildfires burning in the northern Sacramento Valley area, impacting the Bay Area.
Conditions can change rapidly, with smoke moving through the eastern Bay Area and potential unhealthy air quality levels for vulnerable populations.
Elderly persons, children, and individuals with respiratory illnesses are particularly susceptible to wildfire smoke and should take precautions to avoid exposure.
Residents are advised to stay indoors with windows and doors closed and utilize recirculated air in vehicles to minimize smoke exposure.
Read at The Mercury News
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