Oak Fire: Air quality advisory issued as smoke from Mariposa Co. wildfires expected to reach San Francisco Bay Area
⚠️ Air Quality Advisory: Smoke from #OakFire in Mariposa County is expected to drift into the Bay Area on Monday 7/25, but smoke is expected to remain in the air. Hazy skies may be visible and the smell of smoke is possible at high altitudes. Check the AQI: https://t.co/U3NGKXFXYV pic.twitter.com/uOZG3HkRcG
— Bay Area Air Quality (@AirDistrict) July 24, 2022
Smoke should remain in the air, but hazy skies may be visible and a smell of smoke is possible at high altitudes, the agency tweeted.
The National Weather Service says Bay Area residents can expect hazy, slightly red and orange skies by Monday morning.
The smoke of #OakFire will arrive in parts of the Bay Area starting tomorrow morning. At this time, the smoke should remain aloft rather than near the surface.
Expect hazy, slightly red/orange skies from this smoke by tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/1UqvJ3DFs4
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) July 24, 2022
The fire started on Friday southwest of the park near the town of Midpines in Mariposa County. Officials on Saturday described “explosive fire behavior” as flames swept through very dry vegetation caused by the worst drought in decades.
By Sunday, the fire had consumed more than 22 square miles (56 square km) of forest land, without containment, Cal Fire said. The cause was under investigation.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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