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Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada is expected to impact air quality in the Bay Area on Thursday and Friday. Residents in affected areas should stay alert to news coverage and health warnings related to smoke. Check air quality at fire.airnow.gov and take steps to protect your health from smoke. Learn how at www.baaqmd.gov/wildfiresafety. Pollution levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard. A Spare the Air Alert is not in effect.
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Learn about the steps needed to find air toxics hot spots, assess related health risks, and reduce those risks.
A “hot spot” is an area where air toxics levels are higher than in the overall region. This may be caused by emissions from a local facility.
The Air Toxics Hot Spots Program requires permitted industrial, commercial, and public facilities to report on the air toxics they release.
Last Updated: 8/3/2023