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Bay Area residents have navigated hazardous smoke each year since 2017. At this point, “smoke days” are expected. This year is no exception. Wildfires are burning across Northern California, producing ...

This is a developing story. For the latest local updates head to LAist.com and sign up for breaking news alerts. Interest in air filters and purifiers is spiking in Southern California, including ...