Due to the poor air quality in the Bay Area, the Air Quality Management District has extended its warning until Sunday, due to various wildfires in northern and southern California and Oregon.
In this sense, the agency highlighted that the fumes from these numerous fires are expected to affect the entire Bay Area until this Sunday, August 27, causing the air quality to reach a low-moderate level.
In addition, he specified that it is possible that skies full of smoke and fog can be seen and the smell of smoke can be perceived.
It noted that "contaminant levels are NOT expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard and there is no Spare the Air alert in effect."
The Air District said it will closely monitor air quality throughout the region for smoke impacts from these fires.
However, he recommended that if smoke odor is present, it is important for Bay Area residents to protect their health by avoiding exposure. If possible, stay inside with windows and doors closed until smoke levels subside, temperatures permitting.
Also, he said, it is recommended that people affected by smoke set up recirculation of their air conditioning units and car ventilation systems to prevent outside air from moving indoors.
The smoke can irritate the eyes and respiratory tract, causing coughing, an itchy throat and irritated sinuses, he stressed.
Meanwhile, high airborne particles can trigger wheezing in those with asthma, emphysema or COPD. The elderly, children, and people with respiratory illnesses are particularly susceptible to elevated levels of air pollution and should take extra precautions to avoid exposure.
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