Fire and smoke impact air quality throughout Southern California | Tracker and Tips

An air quality alert is in effect Wednesday due to the fine particle pollution from wildfire smoke. The alert impacts Santa Monica Mountains, San Gabriel Valley and the Los Angeles County coastal areas and is expected to be in effect through 5 p.m.

Track current air quality in the greater Southern California area here.

Tips to protect your health, if you smell or see smoke:

• Remain indoors with windows and doors closed

• Avoid intense outdoor physical activity

• Run your air conditioner and/or an air purifier

• If you must be outdoors, keep the time brief and wear a well-fitting N-95 mask

• Do not use whole house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outsideair if you have other methods to stay cool

• Avoid other sources of pollution such as fireplaces, candles, incense, grilling, and gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment.

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