Thousands of People Told to Stay Indoors in Louisiana
Summary
Residents in the areas east and southeast of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, experienced poor air quality levels on Friday. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warned that the air quality was unhealthy, especially for groups at higher risk, such as older adults and people with respiratory illnesses.Key Facts
- Areas affected include communities east and south of Baton Rouge like Gonzales and Donaldsonville.
- The poor air quality was due to high levels of fine particle pollution, known as PM2.5.
- PM2.5 pollution can pose health risks, especially to sensitive groups.
- The EPA advises sensitive groups to avoid long or intense outdoor activities during such conditions.
- The rest of the population should also limit intense outdoor activities and take breaks.
- Air quality data came from AirNow, a platform partnered with EPA and other agencies.
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