Meanwhile, the South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an Ozone Advisory beginning June 21 effective across the region.
CAMP PENDLETON, CA—Already smokey skies were getting even hazier Thursday in Southwest Riverside County as a vegetation fire burned at Camp Pendleton.
Details about the blaze were not immediately available but fire departments in the region reported no threat to structures.
On Thursday, base officials announced on social media that a “600-acre prescribed burn was underway” but said the exercise was scheduled Friday and Saturday.
Patch reached out to the base for clarification. This story will be updated when more information is available.
Meanwhile, the South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued an Ozone Advisory effective June 21 across the region, including Southwest Riverside County. While drift smoke from nearby fires has plagued local air quality, the Ozone Advisory was instead issued ahead of extreme heat expected to bear down on the region.
“A multi-day extreme ozone (smog) event is expected due to the heat wave affecting the region,” according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. “Air Quality Index (AQI) will likely reach Unhealthy or higher levels in inland areas of the South Coast Air Basin and in the Coachella Valley at times Friday through Tuesday and possibly beyond.”
The SCAQMD advises the following during periods of poor air quality due to ozone pollution:
- Check air quality levels and limit outdoor activities as necessary. See health recommendations for each AQI level.
- Limit the use of gasoline-powered lawn and garden equipment until evening hours.
- Conserve electricity and set your air conditioner at a higher temperature.
- Try to delay trips to the gas station and the use of household chemicals until the evening.
To view current air quality in your neighborhood, download the South Coast AQMD app or visit www.aqmd.gov/AQImap.
