Smoke from fires in Big Sur brings unhealthy air to parts of SLO County
Paso Robles Daily News
September 1, 2026
If you stepped outside this week and noticed the air smelling like campfire, you weren't imagining things. Smoke from the Big Sur fires has drifted down the coast, and the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District has issued an air quality health advisory for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. For those of us in Paso Robles, that means keeping an eye on the sky and maybe postponing that morning run — especially if you have kids, older folks, or anyone with asthma in the house.
It's a good reminder of how connected we are to the wild spaces around us, even when the flames are miles away. The Paso Robles Daily News has the full details on conditions and tips for staying safe. Let's look out for each other, keep windows closed, and check on neighbors who might be more vulnerable. Hopefully the winds shift soon and give us back those clear Central Coast skies.
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