Smoke advisory extended Friday; Air quality 'unhealthy'
Air quality in the Los Angeles area remained “unhealthy” as a result of the multiple wildfires ravaging the region, prompting the South Coast Air Quality Management District to extend a smoke advisory.
Hazardous air quality: Smoke advisory extended due to wildfires in Southern California
The smoke was expected to most heavily affect northwest coastal LA County, and in areas nearest the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst wildfires.
California Wildfires: Map Update Reveals Air Quality Levels As LA Burns
Air quality across parts of California is deteriorating to hazardous levels as strong winds drive rapid wildfire spread and stir up heavy dust.
Smoke Advisory - Unhealthy Air Quality Declared due to Multiple Wildfires
According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, potential direct smoke impact from the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst Wildfires burning has caused unhealthy air quality in Los Angeles County.
Hazardous, unhealthy air detected all over Southern California
Multiple wildfires are still plaguing Southern California, resulting in poor or even dangerous air quality in many areas. As of Thursday morning, Pasadena and the nearby area was experiencing hazardous air quality,
Smoke from fires creates a swath of bad air in Southern California, but easing winds may help
Winds have begun shifting to the east, which drove the Eaton fire toward Arcadia and Monrovia early Wednesday morning. Smoke will more likely begin to blow into the eastern San Gabriel Valley, not as much to the south of the fire, Lyou explained. “Arcadia, Duarte and Azusa may see elevated levels (of bad air) from that fire,” he said.
NWS warns: Air quality alert issued for Southern California Friday
On Wednesday at 5:31 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Friday at 12:15 a.m. The alert is for Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Santa Clarita Valley, Malibu Coast, Los Angeles, Palos Verdes Hills,
Wildfire smoke from raging California blazes is putting millions at risk
Southern California ‒ with sprawling cities, clogged freeways and heavy industry ‒ is already notorious for some of the worst air quality in the nation. This week's wildfires are putting millions of people at risk for immediate health problems and longer-term issues.
California wildfires: How smoke, poor air quality can impact health of people hundreds of miles from Los Angeles
Multiple wildfires in Southern California have destroyed homes, caused at least five deaths and forced around 180,000 people to evacuate. California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Tuesday.
LA wildfires bring another health hazard: smoke
Exposure to wildfire smoke is a growing health problem across the U.S., as climate change increases the risk and intensity of wildfires.
Millions in California Told To Close Windows and Doors As Wildfires Rage
Strong winds are fueling fires and kicking up dust, leading to dangerously poor air quality across the South Coast Air Basin.
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Toxic air quality amid wildfires: How to protect your health
The South Coast Air Quality Management District extended a smoke advisory for Los Angeles due to multiple wildfires.
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How to keep yourself safe from the dismal air quality driven by these fires
Here's advice from SCAQMD: Avoid using indoor or outdoor wood-burning appliances, including fireplaces. Avoid vigorous ...
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SoCal's ‘life-threatening’ windstorm triggers air quality alert
An Air Quality Alert has been issued for parts of the Inland Empire, as well as Los Angeles and Orange counties.