California air quality map: Fires impacting air quality in SoCal

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Friday, November 1, 2019
Fires impacting air quality in SoCal
The numerous fires across Southern California are impacting the air quality in many neighborhoods.

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- The numerous fires across Southern California are impacting the air quality in many neighborhoods.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a smoke advisory due to the multiple wildfires in Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The air quality was categorized as unhealthy for sensitive groups for some areas.

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Fires continued to ravage Southern California and thousands were forced to evacuate after multiple brush fires erupted across the Southland on Thursday.

Even if you don't live near one of the active fires, experts say you still might be coughing or have trouble breathing.

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Even if you're not directly in the fire-danger zone, you could be sneezing, coughing or experiencing other smoke-related health issues.

Check the air quality in your area using the map below.