SANTA MONICA—At 12:20 p.m. on Friday, November 28, the National Weather Service Forecast Office for Los Angeles issued an updated weather alert for Los Angeles County, based on high levels of fine particulate pollution expected in the air over the next two days. This alert remains in effect until midnight on Sunday, November 30.
In addition, the South Coast Air Quality Management District announced a wood-burning ban for the South Coast Air Basin, which includes Los Angeles County, as well as parts of San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
The ban forbids the burning of wood in any wood-burning device, along with the burning of pellets or manufactured fire logs. It applies to both indoor and outdoor activities.
In addition, the National Weather Service Forecast Office for Los Angeles recommends that residents run their air conditioner to stay cool over the weekend and to avoid using any device that can bring in outside air.
