Smoke from north wildfires could drift into Solano County this week
The smoke is not expected to cause poor air quality, Bay Area officials said.
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Smoke from three fires burning in Northern California could result in a smoky sky for portions of Solano County and nearby areas, according to air quality experts.
The smoke could impact Solano, Napa and Sonoma counties on Thursday and Friday, but it is not expected to result in poor air quality, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) said in a statement.
The three fires blamed for the potential poor air quality are burning in Trinity and Shasta counties. Officials with the BAAQMD said they would monitor air quality readings over the next few days, but did not expect the smoke to generate bad air quality for the region.
Residents who smell smoke in the affected areas should still limit their exposure by staying indoors when possible, officials said.
“Smoke can irritate the eyes and airways, causing coughing, a scratchy throat and irritated sinuses,” the BAAQMD said in a statement. “Elevated particulate matter in the air can trigger wheezing in those who suffer from asthma, emphysema, or COPD. Elderly persons, children, and individuals with respiratory illnesses are particularly susceptible to elevated air pollution levels and should take extra precautions to avoid exposure.”
The Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District is forecasting air quality in the local region to be good for Thursday, with moderate air quality expected on Friday.
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