As Wildfires Rage On In State, Officials Warn Residents To Be Mindful Of Health Threat From Air Quality
“People can get everything from a basic headache to asthma attacks,” said John Waldrop, the air quality manager for the Shasta County Department of Resource Management. “It can cause folks with a heart disease to have a heart attack.”
Sacramento Bee:
Smoke Inhalation From Carr Fire Poses Health Risks, Officials Say
As the Carr Fire and Mendocino Complex Fire both continue to wreak havoc on Northern California, health officials warn locals in and near areas affected by wildfires to be mindful of the health risks posed by poor air quality. ...The most recent reports place Redding’s air quality index level in at 273 – in the “very unhealthy” range. At this level, everyone is at risk for “more serious health effects,” the Shasta County Department of Resource Management website explains. (Holzer, 7/30)
Capital Public Radio:
What To Know About Air Quality During Fire Season
More than a dozen wildfires are burning throughout the state, filling the sky with smoke and in some areas making it hazardous to be outdoors. But how can you tell if the air quality is actually harmful? (Gardner, 7/30)