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Brandon Rude helps his wife Hailey Ott with her mask as she cries after inspecting the damage caused to their home by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, on Thursday.
Brandon Rude helps his wife Hailey Ott with her mask as she cries after inspecting the damage caused to their home by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, on Thursday.
People in areas impacted by ash from the wildfires should wear proper respiratory masks to help protect against potential health problems, Dr. Anish Mahajan, chief deputy director for Los Angeles County’s public health department said Tuesday during a press conference.
Residents in areas impacted by the ash are advised to wear proper respiratory masks, like N95 or P100 masks, Mahajan said.
“These masks are specifically designed to reduce the exposure to harmful fine particles found in the ash and smoke, which can penetrate deep into your lungs and cause serious health problems,” he said.
Other face coverings, like cloth masks, medical masks or bandanas, will not provide adequate protection against ash and fine particles, he added.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a windblown dust advisory due to the high winds expected as the wildfires rage on, Mahajan noted.
