Los Angeles Smoke Advisory Tuesday November 13 2018.
Los Angeles Smoke Advisory Tuesday November 13 2018 is for
Los Angeles County: (Central Los Angeles County),(Northwest Coastal LA County), (Southwest Coastal LA County),(South Coastal LA),(West San Fernando Valley),(East San Fernando Valley), (Santa Clarita Valley) and (San Gabriel Mountains).
Two wildfires are burning in southeast Ventura County and in northwest coastal Los Angeles County.
As of 12:00 PM on Monday, the Woolsey Fire burn area is currently reported at approximately 92,000 acres with 20% containment while the Hill Fire burn area is currently reported at 4,500 acres and 80% containment.
On Monday and into Tuesday, Santa Ana winds from the northeast are expected to transport smoke from these fires out to sea, reducing smoke impacts throughout the Basin.
However, on Monday and into Tuesday, the western San Fernando Valley and Northwest Coastal LA County may still experience significant smoke impacts from these fires.
Overall, meteorological conditions may bring smoke into portions of the South Coast Air Basin.
Air quality may reach Unhealthy levels or higher in areas directly impacted by smoke.
If you smell smoke or see ash due to a wildfire, here are ways to limit your exposure:
Remain indoors with windows and doors closed or seek alternate shelter
Avoid vigorous physical activity
Run your air conditioner if you have one.
Make sure it has a clean filter and that it is recirculating the indoor air to prevent bringing additional smoke inside
Avoid using a whole-house fan or a swamp cooler with an outside air intake
Avoid using indoor or outdoor wood-burning appliances, including fireplaces and candles.
Older adults, young children, pregnant women, and people with heart diseases or lung diseases (such as asthma) may be especially sensitive to health risks from wildfire smoke.
Do not rely on dust masks for protection.
Paper “dust masks” can block large particles, such as sawdust, but do not protect your lungs from the small particles or gases in wildfire smoke.
Disposable respirators such as N-95 or P-100 respirators can offer some protection, if they are worn properly and have a tight fit.
For more information please visit South Coast Air Quality Management District
