One year ago today, Bay Area skies were transformed into an eerie orange haze by Northern California wildfire smoke.
On Sept. 9, 2020, many residents woke to dark skies, wondering if they had possibly forgotten to set their clocks back for daylight savings time. But as the hours progressed, it was clear that the orange hue was there to stay.
Here is a look back at that apocalyptic day.
Bright orange haze covered the skies on Sept. 9, 2020, in the Bay Area.Getty Images
Bright orange haze covered the skies on Sept. 9, 2020, in the Bay Area.Melissa Culross/KCBS Radio
Bright orange haze covered the skies on Sept. 9, 2020, in Mill Valley, California.Edie Frederick/KCBS Radio
Bright orange haze covered the skies on Sept. 9, 2020, in the Bay Area.Getty Images
Bright orange haze covered the skies on Sept. 9, 2020, in the Bay Area.Getty Images
Bright orange haze covered the skies on Sept. 9, 2020, in the Bay Area.Melissa Culross/KCBS Radio
Bright orange haze covered the skies on Sept. 9, 2020, in Mill Valley.Edie Frederick/KCBS Radio
Bright orange haze covered the skies on Sept. 9, 2020, in the Bay Area.Melissa Culross/KCBS Radio
