Air Pollution Following California Fires

On February 3, the “Eaton” and “Palisades” fires, which have ravaged the Los Angeles area since January 7, were “100% contained,” but the smoke and ash from the fires Smoke and ash from the fires have led to high levels of air pollution in the Los Angeles area and the closure of several school districts. Air pollution after the fires in California has a wide range of health effects on the population: on the respiratory system, it triggers coughing, shortness of breath, aggravates asthma and other diseases, and reduces lung function; on the cardiovascular system, it increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, affects cardiac function, and leads to fluctuations in blood pressure.