Bay Area rain returning with back-to-back storms, which could ease wildfire danger, firefighters say

""What we don't want is the community to let their guard down," said Santa Rosa Division Chief Fire Marshal Paul Lowenthal. "We're looking forward to back-to-back wetting rains. Hopefully that continues into early fall, as we push into winter. But we don't want to let our guard down. Remain prepared for a shift in the weather again," Lowenthal said."

"The Bay Area Air District issued an air quality advisory over the weekend because of a wildfire burning in Southern Oregon sending smoke into Northern California, which can cause health issues for sensitive groups. "If you see air quality climbing in your area, it's a good thing not to be exercising. Maybe stay indoors with the doors and window""

""Yay! I love the rain. I love it," said Barbara Judson from Sana Rosa. "A steady rain now and then, just to keep the fires from coming would be good," Aceves said. "I smelled it last night," Judson said. "We're typically in the broad world of which way is the wind pushing it," said Jeffrey Carter from Concord."

A blast of incoming fall weather and rain will help lower wildfire risk across the Bay Area. Several small back-to-back storm systems are expected starting Monday and could reduce the immediate wildfire threat. Many residents remain anxious after losing homes in past fires and welcome the rain. Fire officials stress that prime wildfire season is not over and urge continued vigilance because weather can shift. Smoke from a Southern Oregon wildfire prompted an air quality advisory across Northern California, posing health risks for sensitive groups and limiting outdoor activity.

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