Wildfire crisis and air quality emergency
Two major wildfires (Woodside Fire in Sonoma, Timber Fire in Big Sur) causing evacuations, highway closures, and critical air quality (Sebastopol AQI >1000). Timber Fire now 4,545 acres, 7% containment. Little Fire smoke still affecting East Bay. PNW wildfire smoke adds to advisory. Bay Area Air Quality Advisory continues. Avoid affected areas, check Purple Air.
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Updated Aug 15, 2026