| Oct. 15, 2008 Due to the
Marek wildfire in the Angeles National Forest and the Sesnon wildfire near
the Porter Ranch area of Los Angeles County, concentrations of fine
particulate may reach the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category or higher
in areas impacted by the fires.
The San Fernando Valley, the Santa Clarita Valley and portions of the San
Gabriel Mountains near the fires and directly impacted by smoke may reach
the Unhealthy category.
As the winds diminish and shift, additional areas may experience smoke
and ash, causing air quality to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups or higher.
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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