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CBS News
30-06-2025
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- CBS News
Smoke advisory issued in Riverside County as Wolf, Mindy fires continue burning
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a smoke advisory in Riverside County as the Wolf and Mindy fires continue to burn. Although crews continue to make progress on the Wolf Fire in the Banning Pass and the Mindy Fire in the Anza area, winds have transported smoke to different areas of Southern California. The smoke advisory will be in effect until 6 p.m. Officials said smoke from the Wolf Fire is expected to impact areas north to northeast of the fire, including the Banning Pass and San Jacinto Mountains. Smoke from the Mindy Fire is expected to impact the area north of the fire, including the Lake Riverside area and the Cahuilla Reservation. Officials offer residents tips if they are in areas impacted by smoke: Limit exposure outdoors Keep windows and doors closed Avoid rigorous physical activity Run air conditioning units or air purifier Avoid using fireplaces, candles, incense, pan-frying and grilling Use properly fitting N95 or P100 masks Use this link to see a South Coast AQMD map of impacted areas.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Henderson Fire: Smoke advisory issued for part of Riverside County
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a wildfire smoke advisory for some areas of western Riverside County on Saturday due to a 300-acre fire near the Riverside-San Diego county line. The advisory was effective until 8 a.m. Sunday in the areas of Murrieta, Temecula, Sage, Aguanga and Anza. The Henderson fire started Friday evening in north central San Diego County near Pala, and as of Saturday afternoon it was mapped at 300 acres and was 15% contained, according to Cal Fire. The South Coast AQMD said the smoke will most heavily impact areas near and to the northeast of the fire. Particle pollution levels were expected to reach the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' air quality index category in the affected areas. If the fire remains active, the South Coast AQMD said the particle pollution levels could reach the 'unhealthy' air quality index category by Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Conditions may change quickly, depending on fire activity and weather, the South Coast AQMD announced. Current air conditions by area are available at At least one other fire was burning in Southern California on Saturday. The Eureka Fire in Joshua Tree National Park also had grown to 300 acres by midday Saturday. This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Henderson Fire updates: Smoke advisory for Riverside area
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Henderson Fire: Smoke advisory issued for part of Riverside County
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a wildfire smoke advisory for some areas of western Riverside County on Saturday due to a 300-acre fire near the Riverside-San Diego county line. The advisory was effective until 8 a.m. Sunday in the areas of Murrieta, Temecula, Sage, Aguanga and Anza. The Henderson fire started Friday evening in north central San Diego County near Pala, and as of Saturday afternoon it was mapped at 300 acres and was 15% contained, according to Cal Fire. The South Coast AQMD said the smoke will most heavily impact areas near and to the northeast of the fire. Particle pollution levels were expected to reach the 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' air quality index category in the affected areas. If the fire remains active, the South Coast AQMD said the particle pollution levels could reach the 'unhealthy' air quality index category by Saturday night and early Sunday morning. Conditions may change quickly, depending on fire activity and weather, the South Coast AQMD announced. Current air conditions by area are available at At least one other fire was burning in Southern California on Saturday. The Eureka Fire in Joshua Tree National Park also had grown to 300 acres by midday Saturday. This article originally appeared on Palm Springs Desert Sun: Henderson Fire updates: Smoke advisory for Riverside area
