Massive Debris Fire at Schnitzer Steel Impacts Air Quality near Port of Oakland

A fire in a debris pile at a recycling plant near the Port of Oakland has caused a significant plume of smoke, leading to warnings about diminished air quality in the area. The fire, which is contained but expected to burn for a while, has prompted an air quality advisory for parts of the Bay Area. The smoke is expected to impact Oakland, San Leandro, Fremont, and Alameda, with potential impacts as far south as San Jose. The Oakland Fire Department and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District are closely monitoring the situation.