South Coast AQMD Issues LA Smoke Advisory Until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday as Sandy Fire Burns Nearby
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Updated · KABC-TV · May 21
South Coast AQMD Issues LA Smoke Advisory Until 4:30 p.m. Wednesday as Sandy Fire Burns Nearby
8 articles · Updated · KABC-TV · May 21
Los Angeles faces a smoke advisory through at least 4:30 p.m. Wednesday after South Coast AQMD cited multiple nearby wildfires, including the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley.
LA County public health officials urged people in areas where smoke is noticeable to avoid unnecessary outdoor exposure as air quality worsens.
N95 masks are being distributed until 11 p.m. Tuesday at the Red Cross site inside Rancho Simi Rec Center, 5005 E Los Angeles Ave. in Simi Valley.
The advisory reflects broader smoke impacts from several regional fires, not just one blaze, extending concern beyond the immediate fire zones.
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