Massive fire in NorCal causing flight delays and bad air Aug 2020->
Aug 25, 2020, 10:48 am
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Back to smoke again. I think now we're getting it from the south with fires near Santa Cruz. Sure wish we could get some due west sea breezes going.
Aug 25, 2020, 1:25 pm
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My air purifier arrived yesterday - hoping I wouldn't still need it (this time) when I ordered a week ago and I'd have it for the "next time", but nope still need it now 
Aug 25, 2020, 2:58 pm
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It’s been a brutal Tuesday in sf and I’m indoors. I fetched groceries at 9 and drove past many construction crews.
next step is ordering extra filters because we don’t want to run out. We just ordered another purifier and I’m going to sign up for the filter semi-annual subscription service. One purifier has signaled “order new filter” for ages and thankfully we have that new filter, ready to go once we get the “Replace” indicator.
Aug 25, 2020, 3:33 pm
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It pairs well with Purpleair website.
yep - Our mileage may vary. Every hour... even every quarter hour.
agreed - we have to stay indoors and use our air purifiers nonstop.
It’s been a brutal Tuesday in sf and I’m indoors. I fetched groceries at 9 and drove past many construction crews.
next step is ordering extra filters because we don’t want to run out. We just ordered another purifier and I’m going to sign up for the filter semi-annual subscription service. One purifier has signaled “order new filter” for ages and thankfully we have that new filter, ready to go once we get the “Replace” indicator.
yep - Our mileage may vary. Every hour... even every quarter hour.
agreed - we have to stay indoors and use our air purifiers nonstop.
It’s been a brutal Tuesday in sf and I’m indoors. I fetched groceries at 9 and drove past many construction crews.
next step is ordering extra filters because we don’t want to run out. We just ordered another purifier and I’m going to sign up for the filter semi-annual subscription service. One purifier has signaled “order new filter” for ages and thankfully we have that new filter, ready to go once we get the “Replace” indicator.
(also made the cost of $130 more like under $100 b/c the filter alone is $30)
Aug 25, 2020, 3:39 pm
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"Fire Crystals - air rich enough to be served in America's Finest Cities."
Aug 25, 2020, 4:04 pm
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Be glad you're not in Quincy where my youngest brother is. They're surrounded by fires and the AQI there is 333 right now. We're about half that in Benicia (159).
Aug 25, 2020, 4:34 pm
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My 11 year old said the fires are a government plot to keep everyone indoors and wipe out COVID. I can think of no better conspiracy theory.
The air today does not seem as bad indoors. Maybe it helped to clear out the bad air last night. Unfortunately the experts say we are unlikely to see permanent relief until the fires are 65% contained, and we aren't even close.
The air today does not seem as bad indoors. Maybe it helped to clear out the bad air last night. Unfortunately the experts say we are unlikely to see permanent relief until the fires are 65% contained, and we aren't even close.
Aug 25, 2020, 4:43 pm
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Aug 25, 2020, 9:32 pm
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just so freaky. Hope it improves for them.
Aug 26, 2020, 10:28 am
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Aug 26, 2020, 11:02 am
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enjoy while we can :-)
so hard to know when stuff will improve!
Aug 26, 2020, 11:29 am
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Aug 27, 2020, 10:07 am
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Aug 27, 2020, 1:19 pm
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All good today in SF Bay Area except for areas adjacent to fire zones (ie San Jose and wine country). Things are even improving in Yosemite which is great as we are headed up there this weekend. Fog and lower temps have aided fire containment efforts.