Air Quality Alert In Beverly Hills

January 9, 2025 ·

Photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills Facebook page.

BEVERLY HILLS—On Wednesday, January 8, the city of Beverly Hills posted on its Facebook page that air quality in the region has become unsafe for the public.

Air quality in Beverly Hills has reached unhealthy levels. The city noted that the thick smoke in the air can be harmful to all individuals, especially those with respiratory issues, children, and the elderly.

As a precaution residents are informed to:

• Stay indoors as much as possible
• Keep windows and doors closed
• Use air purifiers if you have them
• Avoid strenuous outdoor activities
• Wear a mask if you need to go outside

The Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) is monitoring the situation closely involving the Sunset Fire in the Runyon Canyon region of the Hollywood Hills. The BHFD augmented its staffing with additional firefighters and is currently patrolling the areas throughout the day. BHFD have also sent personnel and resources to the Palisades Fire.

Extensive fire resources are being deployed to stop the spread of the fire. At this time, there are no mandatory evacuations ordered in Beverly Hills. The city of Los Angeles declared portions of Beverly Hills as a voluntary evacuation zone which includes areas north of Sunset and east of Coldwater Canyon Drive.

Additionally, at this time there are no threats to our water supply or quality. For more details on the Air Quality Index (AQI), visit www.aqmd.gov. For any concerns or service requests, call our askBH Hotline at (310) 285-1000.

By Trevor

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