The air quality in the City of San Fernando on Jan. 10 around 3 p.m., which is listed as "Good." (Screenshot from AirNow)

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, potential direct smoke impact from the Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst Wildfires burning has caused unhealthy air quality in Los Angeles County. Smoke from the multiple fires is expected to most heavily impact northwest coastal LA County, including Pacific Palisades, the area of Altadena and Pasadena, near the City of San Fernando, respectively, and areas near the fire. This advisory has been extended through Friday, Jan. 10, at 5 p.m. Smoke impacts will depend on fire activity, containment efforts and the weather.

For more information, visit Cal Fire.

Wildfire smoke can cause unhealthy air quality in areas many miles away from the fire, and smoke conditions change quickly. People with pre-existing health conditions (such as heart disease and asthma), older adults, young children and pregnant women may be especially sensitive to health risks from wildfire smoke and the poor air quality that lingers long after the fires are put out.

We recommend starting with knowing the air quality in your area with AirNow and these South Coast AQMD resources to protect your health, as well as additional wildfire smoke resources available in 12 languages from Listos California. Also, sign up for the City’s NotifyLA emergency alert system for real-time updates on evacuations and alerts.

Check Air Quality and Get Alerts:

If You Detect Smoke Due to a Nearby Wildfire, Limit Your Exposure:

  • Remain indoors with windows and doors closed or seek alternate shelter.
  • If you have A/C, run your A/C and/or run a portable HEPA purifier.
  • If you do not have A/C and/or a portable HEPA purifier, visit a public library or indoor recreation center.
  • For facility locations and hours of operation, call 311 (or 213-473-3231), visit LACity.gov/MyLA311 or use the MyLA311 mobile app.
  • Avoid using a whole-house fan or a swamp cooler with an outside air intake.
  • If you must go outdoors in smoky conditions, keep it brief and use a disposable respirator (N-95 or P-100).
  • Remain hydrated and drink more potable water than usual. If you are in an area where a Boil Water Notice has been issued, stock up on multiple gallons of bottled water, and use the boiled tap water or bottled water for cooking.

More Emergency Alerts and Air Quality Status Information

  • All active incidents can be viewed on Cal Fire’s website.
  • Visit the Watch Duty web app to monitor active wildfires.
  • Report damage (fallen trees, downed wires, potholes, street flooding, etc.) to LA City’s 311 Call Center or LACity.gov/MyLA311.
  • Power outages or fallen cables and wires should be reported to the LA Department of Water and Power (LADWP) by calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP (or 1-800-342-5397) or online at LADWP.com/outages. Do not touch the fallen wires.
  • Monitor LAFD Alerts for current information as it develops.

Air Quality/Smoke Refuge Centers and Shelters

  • Find human and animal evacuation shelters for area fire incidents at RedCross.org/shelter.
  • LA city libraries are available for shelter during regular operating hours. For facility locations and hours of operation, call 311 (or 213-473-3231), visit LACity.gov/MyLA311, or use the MyLA311 mobile app.
  • The YMCA is offering free emergency child care this week. Contact JunaidRasul@ymcala.org or call (213) 639-7450 for more information.
  • Visit Emergency.LAcity.gov/Updates for more information and resources.
  • In partnership with 211 LA, Airbnb is providing free emergency housing for evacuated residents. To apply, call 211 or visit 211LA.org/LA-Wildfires.


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