Bay Space Air High quality Advisory Issued For Friday, Saturday Due to Wildfire Smoke – CBS San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – Smoke from forest fires in southern and central California has caused the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) to issue an air quality recommendation for Friday and Saturday.

The smoky and hazy skies are not expected to exceed federal health standards, and there was no Spare the Air Alert in effect, the district said. The Air District will closely monitor air quality across the region for smoke effects from forest fires.

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The BAAQMD said if smoke odor is present, exposure should be avoided and if possible, stay indoors with the windows and doors closed until the smoke level subsides, if temperatures allow.

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The district also recommended that those affected by smoke turn their air conditioning and car ventilation systems on to recirculation to prevent outside air from getting inside.

The elderly, children, and those with respiratory problems are particularly susceptible to increased air pollution and should take additional precautions to avoid exposure.

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Bay Area residents can check their air quality readings at baaqmd.gov/highs.