Air quality alert in effect through Wednesday evening
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Lake County Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality alert for unhealthy conditions due to increased smoke from the Glass fire, August Complex and other fires around the region.
The air quality alert is in effect until 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Due to the significant fire activity this week, all areas of Lake County are forecast to have unhealthy for sensitive groups to unhealthy air quality as smoke settles into the area.
Early forecast information indicates a wind shift starting Thursday that should push the smoke out of the Lake County Basin.
Current air quality conditions for Lake County can be found at the PurpleAir website.
Smoke from wildfires and structure fires contain harmful chemicals that can affect your health. Smoke can cause eye and throat irritation, coughing and difficulty breathing.
People who are at greatest risk of experiencing symptoms due to smoke include those with respiratory disease such as asthma, those with heart disease, young children and older adults. These sensitive populations should stay indoors and avoid prolonged activity.
All others should limit prolonged or heavy activity and time spent outdoors. Even healthy
adults can be affected by smoke. Seek medical help if you have symptoms that worsen or become severe.
If you have lung disease, including asthma or heart disease, closely monitor your health and contact your doctor if you have symptoms that worsen. The air quality management suggests people consider leaving the area until smoke conditions improve if you have repeated coughing, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, wheezing, chest tightness or pain, palpitations, nausea, unusual fatigue or light-headedness.