Millions Urged To 'Remain Indoors' in California, North Carolina Over Air Quality
Summary
Millions of people in parts of California and North Carolina have been warned to stay indoors because of dangerous air pollution. In California, wildfire smoke is creating tiny harmful particles in the air, while in North Carolina, high ozone levels from pollution and weather conditions are causing health alerts.Key Facts
- Southern California counties like Los Angeles and Riverside have air pollution alerts due to wildfire smoke from several ongoing fires.
- Wildfire smoke contains PM2.5 particles, which are tiny and can harm lungs and the heart.
- Thousands of people have had to leave their homes because of rapidly spreading wildfires.
- In North Carolina’s Triad region, a Code Orange alert warns of unhealthy ozone pollution, mainly caused by vehicle and industrial emissions reacting in hot weather.
- Ground-level ozone is invisible but can cause coughing, chest pain, and worsen lung diseases.
- Both PM2.5 and ozone are dangerous pollutants that can affect breathing and heart health, especially for children, older adults, and sick people.
- Officials recommend staying indoors, closing windows, using air purifiers or air conditioning, avoiding tough outdoor activities, and wearing N95 masks if going outside.
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