Los Angeles air quality improves after becoming 'hazardous' from wildfire smoke
AirNow.gov marked air quality all around Los Angeles as "hazardous," earlier Wednesday. That's the worst possible rating for air quality and means just about everyone could experience problems from breathing the air.
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LOS ANGELES – Smoke from the raging Southern California wildfires is filling city skylines, causing officials to warn residents of poor air quality.
On Wednesday morning, air quality all around Los Angeles reached "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. As the day progressed, levels dropped from 325 to 182, improving the quality of the air to "unhealthy" rather than hazardous. Unhealthy-rated air people can still feel the effects, but sensitive groups could have serious problems.
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.
Satellite captures Southern California wildfires explosion
A satellite timelapse from CIRA/CSU shows the wildfires burning in southern California Tuesday night. The Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires have burned thousands of acres combined.
The Palisades, Hurst and Eaton fires continue to spread rapidly in Los Angeles County and have scorched thousands of acres.
Two people have died in the Eaton Fire, fire officials said Wednesday.