Bay Area Residents Alarmed as Wildfire Smoke Blocks Sun
b'Bay Area residents woke to ominous orange skies Wednesday, brought on by multiple wildfires across Northern California.\\xa0 As a layer of heavy smoke all but blocked the sun, and as ash covered sidewalks, cars and houses, many are raising concerns about the health effects of going outside. We talk with a meteorologist and air quality expert about how long the darkened skies will last and the status of the region\\u2019s air quality.'