Authorities lifted evacuation orders for about 1,500 residents in Monterey County while health officials urged residents to keep windows and doors shut and monitor air quality updates.
While the fire continues to burn, officials have not provided an estimated timeline for full containment. / Photo: KSBW via AP
However, health officials urged nearby residents to keep windows and doors shut, limit outdoor activities, and monitor air quality updates. "This is really a wake-up call for the industry," the media outlet quoted Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church saying during a news conference. Chief Joel Mendoza of the North County Fire Protection District said the fire had slowed significantly by Friday morning, burning at just 1 percent to 5 percent of the intensity seen the night before,The Environmental Protection Agency has joined local authorities to monitor air quality, deploying specialists and equipment to assess potential risks to public health.
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