Concord: Spare The Air Alert Issued

Press release from the City of Concord:

August 19, 2020

Fires burning in the Bay Area are causing unhealthy air quality in Contra Costa County, and a Bay Area "Spare the Air" alert has been issued through Aug. 23. Residents, especially those with respiratory issues, should remain indoors and limit outdoor activity. To see air-quality ratings in your area, visit fire.airnow.gov. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat watch for the Bay Area through Wednesday at 9 p.m. Stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces when possible and drink more water than you think you need. For general information and tips, please see the County’s wildfire smoke web page.Find Heat Health TipsFind Public, Air-conditioned Spaces

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