* WHAT…The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
harmful levels of windblown dust and ash.
* WHERE…Windblown dust in parts of Riverside County and windblown
ash southwest of the Palisades and Eaton impact zones. Winds may
also disperse ash from the Hurst, Kenneth, Line, Airport, and Bridge
fire burn scars. Pollution levels can vary by time and location
depending on emissions and local weather conditions.
* WHEN…7 AM through 6 PM Thursday..
* IMPACTS…Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause
serious health problems such as asthma attacks, heart and lung
disease symptoms, and increased risk of respiratory infections.
Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with
lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant,
children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater
risk.
