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Organization: South Coast Air Quality Management District
Date: October 15, 2008
Unhealthful Air Quality Forecast to Continue Due to Wildfires
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
Wildfire Safety Tips 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.
