Fire Season & Heat Wave – North Bay Triple-Digit Heat This Weekend – Smoke from Oregon/Washington Fires Arriving Tuesday

Fire season active with multiple fires (Woodside, Little, Shore, Ledson, Hardin). North Bay bracing for triple-digit heat Aug 1-2, with extreme microclimate split. Second heat wave possible Aug 5-8. Weekend wind event could increase fire danger. Arson arrests in North Bay. Small fire in Joaquin Miller Park (Oakland) quickly contained. New: Today (Aug 1) sees triple-digit heat in interior areas; coastal trails are safer. Smoke from Oregon/Washington fires expected to arrive Tuesday afternoon (Aug 4); odorless smoke is more toxic – hikers should check AQI before heading out, especially sensitive groups. Hikers should avoid Sonoma County, monitor air quality, choose coastal trails, and stay hydrated.