* WHAT…The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to
increased fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke.
* WHERE…in the Temecula and Aguanga valleys. Levels of particle
pollution can vary by time and location depending on fire activity
and local weather conditions.
* WHEN…from noon Saturday until 8 AM Sunday.
* IMPACTS… Particles in wildfire smoke can get deep into the lungs
and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, strokes,
asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. 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.
