NewsCalifornia News

Actions

Fireworks cause Southern California air quality problems

Hottest Year
Posted
and last updated

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Air quality advisories are in effect across a swath of Southern California due to hours of fireworks blasts and a wildfire.

The South Coast Air Quality District says poor air quality is likely through Monday afternoon because fireworks emit high levels of particulate matter. July 4 and 5 are typically the worst days of the year for levels of fine particulate matter in the South Coast Air Basin. Breathing particulates can lead to a wide variety of cardiovascular and respiratory health effects.

A smoke advisory has also been issued due to the Tumbleweed Fire burning near Interstate 5 about 60 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.

Bakersfield, CA

Weather

Daily Forecast

View Hourly Forecast

Day

Conditions

HI / LO

Precip

SundaySun

08/02/2026

Sunny

108° / 77°

0%

MondayMon

08/03/2026

Sunny

109° / 77°

0%

TuesdayTue

08/04/2026

Sunny

108° / 77°

0%

WednesdayWed

08/05/2026

Sunny

106° / 77°

0%

ThursdayThu

08/06/2026

Sunny

106° / 78°

0%

FridayFri

08/07/2026

Sunny

106° / 78°

0%

SaturdaySat

08/08/2026

Sunny

108° / 80°

0%

SundaySun

08/09/2026

Sunny

108° / 78°

0%