Wednesday is a day of air quality advisories for the Bay Area as a result of wildfires burning in both California and Oregon.
As they make their way through the smoke-filled streets, people protect their faces with masks. (Source: SFGATE)
Air Quality Management District Issues an Air Quality Advisory
Because smoke from the wildfires is causing the air quality to reach “high-moderate” on the EPA’s Air Quality Index, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued an air quality alert on Tuesday that lasts until Wednesday. The advice is in effect until Wednesday. In accordance with the alert, it is possible to see a smoky and hazy sky, and the smell of smoke may be present; nevertheless, it is not anticipated that pollutant levels would exceed the national 24-hour health limit. Additionally, it was mentioned in the advisory that there is not currently a Spare the Air Alert in force.
Anyone who detects the odor of smoke is urged by authorities in charge of public health to remain inside, ensure that all windows and doors are shut, and operate air conditioning units as well as car vent systems to prevent air from the outside from entering the building. A fire weather watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for portions of the interior of the North Bay, and it will be in force from Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
IQAir released its rankings for the most polluted cities in the world on Wednesday morning, placing San Francisco as the eighth most polluted city in the world. No other cities in the United States were included in the top 20.
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