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Heat Wave and Smoke Alert in Bay Area | Oakland News
Bay Area sweltered under dangerous heat, with temps hitting the 90s and soaring into the low hundreds inland, triggering a heat advisory until 9 PM. While humidity may have made it feel less intense, it didn’t reduce fire risk—heat dries out vegetation, making wildfires more likely. Compounding the danger, smoke from the Little Fire near Pleasanton blanketed the East Bay, covering 950 acres, but air quality stayed within safe limits, avoiding a Spare the Air Alert. Yesterday was the heat’s peak—and a double threat of scorching temps and wildfire smoke. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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