Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory through Tuesday

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for the region through Tuesday, as winds are expected to continue blowing smoke from wildfires into the Bay Area.

“If you see or smell smoke, take steps to protect your health,” the air district said on Twitter.

If it looks smoky outside, the air district advises residents to avoid physical outside activities and refrain from letting children play outdoors. Further tips and real-time air quality readings can be found on the Bay Area Air Quality Management District website.

A Spare the Air Alert was issued for Saturday and Sunday. The alerts are issued when ozone pollution is forecast to reach unhealthy levels. Ozone, or smog, can cause throat irritation, congestion, chest pain, trigger asthma, inflame the lining of the lungs and worsen bronchitis and emphysema.

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