Smoke from prescribed burning can be detected in the High Desert

Lina Portman4 weeks ago

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Smoke from the Tanbark Prescribed Fire in the Angeles National Forest can be detected in parts of Southern California, including the high desert of San Bernardino County.

Prescribed burns, lasting three days, are scheduled to begin Monday, June 10 over the foothill communities of Glendora, San Dimas and La Verne, according to the Forest Service.

Smoke could be visible and linger until June 16, as prescribed burning operations could last several days if conditions permit, firefighters said.

Smoke is also expected to be visible inside the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument section of the Angeles National Forest, particularly from Glendora Ridge Road to Big Dalton Canyon Road, and along part of Mt .Baldy Road.

Signs regarding prescribed burning have been installed along mountain roads.

The Wrightwood Fire Safe Council, a nonprofit organization that works to raise awareness about wildfire preparedness, shared the announcement on the X Online platform.

Smoke poses health risks

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has said smoke from wildfires poses health risks because harmful particles and chemicals can enter the lungs and cause a number of health problems.

Some people are more sensitive to smoke than others, and everyone should do what they can to avoid it, the agency said.

Exposure to wildfire smoke can affect you whether you are near a fire or if winds carry smoke hundreds of miles.

Tips for reducing smoke exposure

The Environmental Protection Agency offers several tips for reducing smoke exposure, including:

Stay indoors and close windows and doors.
Use fans and air conditioning to stay cool.
Do not burn candles or use gas, propane, wood stoves, fireplaces or sprays.
Do not fry or grill meat, smoke tobacco products, or vacuum. All of these can increase indoor particulate levels.
Use the HVAC system effectively: During periods of smoke, patients whose home has a fresh air intake should close the intake or set the system to recirculation mode.
Use a portable air purifier with high-efficiency filters to reduce indoor particle concentrations.
Create a clean room in your house, without a fireplace and with as few windows and doors as possible.
Ventilate the house when air quality improves: Open windows or the fresh air intake of the HVAC system to ventilate the house when the smoke clears, even temporarily.

Lina Portman

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