Contra Costa Health Services announced Sunday night that residents of Pittsburg, Bay Point, central Concord and Walnut Creek are urged to stay inside with windows and doors closed on Sunday night and Monday morning due to hazardous air quality.
Air quality in the area has reached hazardous levels at times due to smoke from a large fire burning in Solano County. People in the area should avoid contact with the smoke and minimize any time spent outdoors, especially older adults, pregnant women, people who have asthma, lung or heart disease.
Avoid outdoor exercise or work. Using a mask is not an effective substitute for staying indoors in a space with filtered air. Common symptoms of smoke exposure include coughing, scratchy throat, headaches and irritated eyes, nose and throat. Contact your healthcare provider if you are concerned about these symptoms.
Symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest pain or chest tightness may require immediate medical attention. Call 911 if you experience these symptoms.
More health information about wildfire smoke is available at cchealth.org/wildfire-smoke.
