The Bay Area Air Quality Management District said Tuesday that it will extend its regional air quality advisory through Wednesday because of smoke from Fresno County’s Mineral Fire and Lassen County’s Hog and Gold fires.
While the Bay Area’s particulate matter pollution is not expected to rise above the national standard for a 24-hour period, smoke from the three fires is likely to hover over the region, resulting in hazy skies.
Residents are advised to stay inside with their windows and doors closed if the smell of smoke is present outside. Motorists are also advised to make sure their car air conditioning is re-circulating to prevent smoky air from entering their vehicle.
Seniors, children and people with respiratory illnesses are vulnerable to high air pollution levels and should take caution during the air quality advisory, according to the air district.
Defund BAAQMD now! Give the funds to the schools!
This week has been relatively cool, implying winds from the ocean. How is it possible the smoke from the interior is affecting our air quality?
at 7:11 am this morning purpleair.com shows our air as excellent.
BN – Winds can blow in different directions at different altitudes. Wind bearing the smoke was moving north at 10,000 feet, while wind bearing the fog was moving east up to about 3000 feet. Hot air balloon pilots who want to change the direction they are drifting will go up or down the find a suitable wind direction.
Weather on this sight says excellent air quality for Concord
I’ve 4 racks all rubbed down in the fridge overnight… Bringing them to room temperature now. Starting the fire soon.
BAAQMD has to be most non essential group I can think of!