August 11th 2024.
Officials have once again announced an extension of the air quality advisory for the Bay Area until Sunday due to the ongoing wildfires. In a press release from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, it was stated that the region's air is still being affected by the fires and pollution, leading to hazy and smoky skies. The air quality is expected to mostly remain in the "good to moderate range" on Saturday, with no Spare the Air alert in effect.
The advisory also advises residents to stay indoors with windows and doors closed, if possible, until the smoke levels subside. As of 2 p.m. on Saturday, parts of Morgan Hill were deemed to have "unhealthy for sensitive groups" air quality according to the EPA's online Air Quality Index map. Other areas in the South Bay, such as San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and Milpitas, also experienced lower air quality compared to the Peninsula.
In the East Bay, including cities like Fremont, Hayward, Dublin, Pleasanton, and Livermore, the air quality was moderate, similar to that of the South Bay. The smoke from the various fires in Northern California, such as the Park Fire near Chico, the Crozier Fire near Placerville, and the Canyon Fire in the Sierra Nevada foothills, could be seen from many areas.
According to Cal Fire, the Park Fire had burned 429,163 acres and was 36% contained by Saturday. The Crozier Fire, which started on Tuesday night, had burned 1,960 acres and was 8% contained. The Canyon Fire had burned 85 acres and was 27% contained. As the fires continue to rage on, officials urge residents to stay safe and be mindful of the air quality in their area.
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