Wildfires bring dismal air quality
China Daily | Updated: 2008-06-30 07:22
Hundreds of lightning-sparked wildfires have turned the air of Northern California into an unhealthy stew of smoke and ash, forcing the cancellation of athletic events and other outdoor activities.
Health advisories urging residents to stay indoors to limit exposure to the smoky air were issued on Saturday from Bakersfield north to Redding, a distance of nearly 725 km.
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