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ALERT: High winds blowing smoke to campus

By Public Affairs

2:40 pm: The smoke appearing on the Berkeley campus is blowing down from brush fires in Solano County, according to authorities. Red flag fire warnings remain in effect for the Oakland/Berkeley hills.

Those with breathing conditions should take precautions. The winds are expected to die down late Friday evening, according to the weather reports.

Because of fire warnings, tailgate activities at tomorrow’s Cal Bears football game will be restricted, according to a release from Cal Athletics .