| Due to a wildfire in the Angeles
National Forest north of Pacoima, areas of smoke may occur in parts of Los
Angeles County. Concentrations of fine particulate may reach the Unhealthy
for Sensitive Groups category or higher in areas directly impacted by smoke.
All individuals are urged to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary
outdoor activities in any area directly impacted by smoke. This includes
areas where residents can see or smell smoke.
In areas directly impacted by smoke: Everyone should avoid any vigorous
outdoor or indoor exertion; people with respiratory or heart disease, the
elderly, and children should remain indoors. Keep your windows and doors
closed unless it is extremely hot inside. In these cases, seek alternate
shelter. Run your air conditioner if you have one. Keep the fresh air intake
closed and the filter clean to prevent bringing additional smoke inside.
For more tips on avoiding health impacts from the smoke, see
http://www.aqmd.gov/ej/CAC/wildfire_safety_tips.htm on AQMD’s website.
AQMD is the air pollution control agency for Orange County and major
portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
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