Smoke from a large fire at an auto-wrecking facility in South Central Fresno may still be impacting air quality. Multiple fire agencies responded to the scene. The District has inspectors on site and will continue to assess smoke impacts. The fire is located near the District’s AB 617 Community Air Monitor in Malaga, which can be accessed here: https://community.valleyair.org/selected-communities/south-central-fresno/community-airmonitoring/malaga-elementary-school/
Smoke from fires produces fine-particulate matter (PM2.5), which can cause serious health problems including lung disease, asthma attacks and increased risk of heart attacks and stroke. People with existing respiratory conditions, young children and elderly people are especially susceptible to health effects from these pollutants. Air District officials urge residents to follow their doctors’ orders when exposed to PM2.5 and stay indoors if at all possible.
Additionally, residents can use the District’s Real-time Air Advisory Network (RAAN) to track air quality at any Valley address by visiting myRAAN.com or by downloading the Valley Air app.
