https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/08/19/7-tips-for-staying-healthy-and-surviving-fire-season-in-the-bay-area/ > Even for Bay Area residents not actively fleeing the dozens of wildfires burning in the region, the infernos have sent unhealthy smoke wafting across the sky and dusted cars and houses in ash. Hot weather is expected to continue, especially in the East Bay and South Bay. And the coronavirus pandemic is still a serious threat. Here are seven tips for staying safe and healthy during fire season. > 1. Be prepared if you need to evacuate