Smoke from a warehouse fire in Los Angeles worsens air quality in California for the fifth day

In Los Angeles, the fight against a large fire at the Lineage Logistics warehouse in the Boyle Heights area continues for the fifth day. Due to thick smoke, an unhealthy level of air pollution was recorded in part of Southern California, and authorities declared a state of emergency, Bloomberg reports, writes UNN.

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The fire broke out on June 17 at a cold storage warehouse complex with an area of about 46.5 thousand square meters. Authorities closed nearby streets to ensure the operation of emergency services, and firefighters continue round-the-clock firefighting.

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, thick smoke covered the central part of Los Angeles County, the San Gabriel Valley, the eastern part of the San Fernando Valley, and the northwestern areas of the San Bernardino Valley. The level of pollution with fine particulate matter in some areas reached levels from "unhealthy for sensitive groups" to "very unhealthy."

Authorities have deployed assistance for residents of affected areas

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency due to the fire. For local residents, 5.5 million N95 respirators, air purifiers, drinking water, and other necessary resources have been prepared.

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Local authorities also opened assistance centers and urged residents near the fire site to stay home with windows and doors closed if possible.

The situation is complicated by the fact that the warehouse is equipped with thick insulated walls and solar panels. In addition, rescuers are considering the risks associated with ammonia, which is used in the facility's cooling systems.

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