Air quality advisory issued for Bay Area due smoke from Canadian wildfires [Video]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Bay Area is under an air quality advisory on Monday and Tuesday due to wildfire smoke drifting through the region from Canadian wildfires.

Smoky and hazy skies are expected, and air quality may become unhealthy, according to the Bay Area Air District.

The smoke stems from wildfires burning in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba provinces.

“Conditions can change rapidly and the amount and location of smoke at ground level is hard to predict,” the air district said in an advisory.

Real-time smoke pollution levels for local areas can be found on the U.S. EPA’s Fire and Smoke Map.

Wildfire smoke contains fine particulate matter and other harmful pollutants, and exposure is unhealthy, even for short periods of time, the air district said.

If possible, residents should stay inside with windows and doors closed until smoke levels subside. Residents can reduce their exposure to smoke by setting their car vent systems to re-circulate. The use …