I have not needed a mask while gardening but I can smell the fire. Even indoors I smell it. My heart goes out to those who lost homes or loved ones.

We're not that far from the Ranch 2 fire but don't smell smoke at all. We did notice the ashes for awhile but that left. We usually don't wear masks outside.

We're in Sonoma County, so year 3 of fires and smoke! We're still able to take the dog for a walk in the morning, but the afternoon walk can be challenging some days.

I always have a covid mask around my neck (put it on while dressing). The N95s are hanging by the front door. We've only done one walk with the N95s! It's not worth it!

Thankfully, we've had some cooler weather and FOG the last couple of days!

Also, thankfully, almost every nixel alert I get on my phone is downgrading mandatory evacuations to warnings!

We have a cabin in the Russian River area, but were outside the evacuation area by just a bit!