Wildfire smoke from the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County is expected to linger through today, air district officials said.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended a Spare the Air alert through Saturday for the entire region.
Winds are expected to increase significantly starting tonight and, if there are no additional fires, that may help move smoke out of the region, district officials said.
Air quality impacts are still possible in the Bay Area on Sunday and Monday due to unexpected weather shifts or local wildfires.
Areas closest to the fires are expected to have localized smoke impacts through Saturday. If the smell of smoke is present, residents should stay indoors, said Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the air district.
When there is heavy smoke, residents should stay inside with windows and doors closed until it subsides.
It is also recommended that air-conditioning units and car vent systems be set to re-circulate.
Smoke can irritate the eyes and airways, causing coughing, a dry scratchy throat and irritated sinuses. Elevated particulate matter in the air can trigger wheezing in those who suffer from asthma, emphysema or COPD.
Elderly persons, children and individuals with respiratory illnesses are particularly susceptible to elevated air pollution levels and should take extra precautions to avoid exposure.
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Hm. When the power is shut off, we’ll be running our gasoline powered generator. And I won’t feel guilty.
Don’t let Mary hear that……
Meh. I don’t to lose my freezer full of meat or my refrigerator full of fresh foods. If she wants and has a long enough extension cord, she can plug her refrigerator in over here. I’m generous enough to do that.
I also drove to Sprouts to get produce today to make sure I have enough fresh stuff to make it through the next few days. So I’m a big polluter! 😀
I got a old military diesel generator. Its maybe loud and smoky but it sure puts the power out.
Your not the boss of me Jack Broadbent. I’ll do as I please.
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