Wildfires in Southern California are creating hazardous air quality conditions in Los Angeles, prompting officials to warn residents about staying indoors and wearing masks.
Smoke from the raging Southern California wildfires is filling city skylines, causing officials to warn residents of hazardous air quality . AirNow.gov has marked air quality all around Los Angeles as 'hazardous,' the worst possible rating for air quality . It means just about everyone could experience problems from breathing the air. Hazardous air quality levels are indexed at 300 or higher.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass took to X to warn residents to stay inside with all doors and windows closed. She also advised people to wear masks. Photos from Los Angeles showed the smoke-filled skies. Outside the greater Los Angeles area, air quality greatly improves to a moderate status, meaning air quality is not great but is safe for most groups. Some who are sensitive to air pollution might feel the effects. A normal or 'good' air quality is signaled by an index of 0-50, according to AirNow.gov. The Palisades, Hurst and Eaton fires continue to spread rapidly in Los Angeles County and have scorched thousands of acres. Two people have died from the Eaton Fire, fire officials said Wednesday
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