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Salmon Creek controlled burn leads to Bay Area air quality smoke advisory
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· October 7, 2026
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Key points For the latest information, readers can refer to the Air District's announcements. The advisory is in effect through Wednesday due to smoke from the Salmon Creek prescribed burn.
A controlled burn has led to an air quality smoke advisory. The advisory is in effect through Wednesday due to smoke from the Salmon Creek prescribed burn. This burn was conducted just north of Bodega Bay and has now ended, with crews working to mop up the area.
The Bay Area Air District issued the advisory, citing residual smoke from the burn as the cause. Further information is available from the Air District for those seeking more details on the advisory and its impact.
The advisory is currently in effect, with the Air District providing updates on the situation. For the latest information, readers can refer to the Air District's announcements.
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Category: Local Published: October 7, 2026 Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) Reading time: 1 min
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