Air Quality Compromised Throughout Los Angeles County Today

As the Bobcat Fire continued to spew smoke and ash into the air from the Angeles National Forest, regulators extended a smoke advisory through Wednesday across Los Angeles County.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District said air quality would be unhealthy through Wednesday in nearly the entire county, even the coastal areas.

“It is difficult to tell where smoke, ash or soot from a fire will go, or how winds will affect the level of these particles in the air, so we ask everyone to remember that smoke and ash can be harmful to health, even for people who are healthy,” said Dr. Muntu Davis, chief health officer for Los Angeles County. “If you can see smoke, soot, or ash, or you can smell smoke, pay attention to your immediate environment and take precautions to safeguard your health. These precautions are particularly important for children, older adults, and people with heart or lung diseases.”

Members of the public were urged to limit their outdoor exposure as much as possible, including that of their pets.

Pasadena City College facilities will remain closed Wednesday. PCC students who need to use the school’s WiFi will have access to parking lot 3.

Pasadena Unified School District said that its LEARNS supervised care programs at all school campuses are canceled through Friday, September 18.

Pasadena Unified Grab & Go Food Centers, however,  will be open from 9-11 a.m. at the following locations:

• Muir 1905 Lincoln Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103

• Field Elementary, 3600 E Sierra Madre Blvd Pasadena, CA 91107

• Norma Coombs, 2600 Paloma St Pasadena, CA 91107

• Madison Elementary, 515 Ashtabula St Pasadena, CA 91104

• McKinley School, 325 S Oak Knoll Ave Pasadena, CA 91101

• Wilson Middle School, 300 Madre St, Pasadena, CA 91107