Los Angeles faces “dangerous” air quality after July 4 for fireworks

Los Angeles and many of the southern California met a regional alert of air quality on Saturday, after the fourth celebrations of July and the largest huge fire in the state.

As the Madri fire expanded to nearly 80,000 acres after it was ignited on Wednesday in San Louis Obbaso Province, strong winds pushed smoke to the Los Angeles Metropolitan area, where the remaining smoke of fireworks on Independence Day contributes to “particle pollution levels”, according to the coastal air quality area (AQMD).

Aqmd consultative Resident until 11:59 pm on Saturday, as it is advancing to Los Angeles Province, Orange County and the inner Empire.

In addition to provoking forest fires, particle pollution from fireworks can lead to a wide range of heart health effects and blood vessels such as heart attacks, asthma exacerbation, lower lung function, coughing or difficulty breathing and may lead to early death in heart or lung diseases, “according to AQMD.

Residents are encouraged to reduce exposure by staying inside with closing doors and windows, avoiding strict physical activity and running an air conditioner or purification.

As of Saturday evening, Madhi fire It was in 79,936 acres and 10 % incoming. The reason is still under investigation.