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EPA tracking air quality as dangerous pollution levels spike overnight near Boyle Heights fire
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- A temporary air sensor near the Boyle Heights cold storage facility fire recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) spike to 621 at 9 p.m. Monday, far exceeding the hazardous level of 300.
- By Tuesday, the AQI at that sensor had dropped significantly to 66, highlighting rapid changes in air quality due to shifting wind patterns.
- Other nearby sensors showed lower pollution levels, with one west of the fire peaking at an AQI of 95 (moderate) and another east sensor reaching 171 (unhealthy).
- Medical experts emphasize the importance of monitoring AQI, especially for sensitive individuals, advising them to avoid outdoor activities and stay indoors even if smoke is not visibly detected.
