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Unhealthy air quality due to wildfire smoke. It is illegal to use fireplaces, wood stoves, pellet stoves, outdoor fire pits or other wood-burning devices. |
Hindi mabuti sa katawan na kalidad ng hangin dahil sa usok ng wildfire. Ilegal na gumamit ng mga fireplace, wood stove, pellet stove, outdoor na fire pit, o iba oang device sa pagsunog ng kahoy. |
Calidad del aire dañina para la salud debido al humo de incendios forestales. Es ilegal el uso de chimeneas, estufas de leña, estufas de pélets, fogatas en exteriores u otros dispositivos para quemar leña. |
Phẩm chất không khí không tốt do khói từ đám cháy rừng. Việc sử dụng lò sưởi, bếp củi, bếp nấu sử dụng viên nén nhiên liệu, lò sưởi ngoài trời hoặc các thiết bị đốt củi khác là bất hợp pháp. |
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The California wildfire season usually takes place between spring and late fall. The Air District monitors general air quality in the Bay Area and will notify the public if wildfire smoke appears to be causing elevated levels of particulate pollution in the region.
During wildfire incidents this year, the following resources may be of use:
Air Quality Information
Wildfire Information
Air Purifier Information
In recent years, California has been plagued by an unprecedented series of wildfires that have ushered dense palls of smoke into the Bay Area - as the result of impacts brought about by climate change.
When wildfire smoke is afflicting the Bay Area, here are some ways you can be prepared and protect your family’s health.
In general, stay aware of local news coverage or health warnings related to smoke. Use common sense. If it looks smoky outside, avoid physical outside activities and don't let your children play outdoors.
Watch the Air District’s informational video series, with tips and advice for protecting your health when wildfires are impacting air quality in the Bay Area.
View three U.S. EPA videos in both English and Spanish about wildfire smoke:
For more wildfire health and safety tips, read the CDC Wildfire Information web page.
Communications
General Information
415.749.4900
Meteorology & Measurements
Air Monitoring
415.749.4985
Last Updated: 9/7/2023