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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
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 Department of Public Health 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 and Ash advisory due to the high winds expected as the wildfires rage on, Mahajan noted. The advisory covers almost all 17 million residents that are under the district and goes until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, said Senior Public Affairs Specialist Connie Villanueva. This post has been updated with additional information. An 84-year-old Altadena man is the latest victim to be identified from the Eaton Fire. Zhi Feng Zhao was identified by the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME). His place of death was listed as his residence. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is working on getting answers for those with questions about the Palisades fire, Jose Medina, Acting Special Agent in Charge of ATF Los Angeles Field Division said Tuesday while providing an update. “Within ATF personnel and our partners, together there are about 75 dedicated personnel,” working to help process the scene and follow investigative leads of the Palisades fire, he said. The teams have been gathering video and photos from those in the area and from social media, Medina said. The teams have also been conducting interviews of witnesses and first responders, Medina added. “We are going through all the 911 calls and talking and interviewing residents,” Medina said. “We know everyone wants answers and the community deserves answers.” “ATF will give you those answers but
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