Recent wildfires in Los Angeles County have left behind a significant amount of ash, raising concerns about its long-term impact and potential health risks. Experts discuss the factors influencing ash dispersal, its persistence, and the recommended precautions for residents.
The metal skeleton of a tricycle is left among ashes of the Palisades campus of international private school Le Lycee Francais.While the recent rain has helped wildfire recovery efforts, ash is still an issue. There are a lot of unknowns with how ash spreads after the recent urban wildfires, but we've tried to narrow down just how much longer it could persist and how far away residents should be concerned.Ash has likely settled by now, and with the rain, it won’t spread as much for a bit.
While the rain has tempered a lot of ash, it could still linger on the ground and nooks and crannies around your home that will eventually dry up again. Then it would be light enough to become airborne once again. And during high winds, that renews the spread concern.saying if you’re within “X” amount of miles from Los Angeles, you should be concerned.
“Ash from the initial smoke plumes has likely already fallen and settled out,” Mogharabi said. “However, on high wind events, there is potential for ash from the burn areas to be resuspended and move across the entire region.”
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