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A Spare the Air Alert for smoke throughout the entire Bay Area region has been issued for Monday, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District said.
“Currently, smoke from the Kincade Fire and other local fires is mostly being pushed over the Pacific Ocean due to strong winds or is aloft over the region — localized impacts closest to the fire continue,” the air district, noting that winds are expected to shift to the northwest starting Monday afternoon. Smoke is expected to impact the entire Bay Area, especially the North Bay, San Francisco and the East Bay.
“Air quality is expected to be unhealthy Monday due to smoke from the Kincade Fire and potentially other local fires,” said Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Bay Area Air District. “It is critical that residents follow evacuation orders and instructions from local health officials to protect their health.”
The poor air quality led Santa Clara County public health leaders to hold a news conference on Friday when they called on the public to prepare ahead.
People can find out when a Spare the Air alert is in effect by visiting sparetheair.org, calling 800-HELP-AIR (4357-247), downloading the Spare the Air smartphone app for iPhone or Android devices or connecting with Spare the Air on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.
