Bay Area Air Quality Advisory Issued Due to Big Sur Wildfire Smoke
An air quality advisory has been issued for the Bay Area, including South and East Bay regions, due to smoke from the Timber Fire burning in Big Sur.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 11, 2026 —
An air quality advisory has been issued for the San Francisco Bay Area, including the South and East Bay regions, as smoke from the ongoing Timber Fire in Big Sur drifts northward.
Residents in the affected areas may experience hazy skies and the smell of smoke. Air quality levels can vary depending on wind direction and proximity to the wildfire. The advisory urges sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and individuals with respiratory conditions, to limit their exposure to outdoor activities.
The Timber Fire, located in the Big Sur area of Monterey County, has been actively burning. The extent of its impact on air quality across the Bay Area is dependent on fire behavior and meteorological conditions. Further updates on air quality conditions will be provided by local air quality management districts.
Story summarized from the original created by Michael Wittner on patch.com, see more information here.
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