I have family and friends in Southern Cal and they too report the same thing about the smoke - I maybe I should inform them about OPing - although it does tend to be the kind of thing that people look at you funny when you tell them about it. I haven't even been able to get my husband to try it. He doesn't say anything, but I get the feeling he things I'm as nuts as ever.
Blessings to all those who are suffering through this tragedy.