The Eaton Fire, fueled by strong winds, prompted evacuations in Los Angeles County, California. Residents within 25 miles of the fire are at immediate risk. Experts warn of the dangers of smoke inhalation, particularly for children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems.
Masks and goggles are essential protection. Residents of a senior center are evacuated as the Eaton Fire approaches, Jan. 7, 2025, in Altadena, Calif.Tuesday across Los Angeles County amid dangerously high winds, prompting sweeping evacuations for residents. Brent Pascua of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection told ABC News that the 'extreme fire activity' and winds of the Palisades blaze are unlike anything he has ever seen.This article was originally published in 2021.
A firefighter pulls a hose up to a home while battling the Eaton Fire on Jan. 8, 2025 in Altadena, Calif.MORE: 1LA fires live updates: 1,400 firefighters battling 'unprecedented' fires, Newsom says Those in immediate danger are the residents within 25 miles of a fire, according to Dr. Zab Mosenifar, a lung specialist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Small particles in the air can travel hundreds of miles, and depending on the winds, particles can float for up to two weeks after a fire has been extinguished, Mosenifar warned. Residents of a senior center are evacuated as the Eaton Fire approaches, Jan. 7, 2025, in Altadena, Calif.Those especially in danger are children, the elderly and people with chronic respiratory problems, Mosenifar said. 'Breathing in smoke, spot and particulate matter in high concentration and/or for prolonged periods of time can result in short or long term lung damage,' said ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton. Residents of a senior center are evacuated as the Eaton Fire approaches, Jan. 7, 2025, in Altadena, Calif.'People who smoke, vape or have asthma are at higher risk for problems,' Ashton said.Ashton urged residents with persistent coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing or chest tightness to seek medical attention and to wear goggles for eye protection. 'If your eyes are hurting or vision is impaired, seek medical attention immediately and do not rub your eyes as this could cause more damage,' she sai
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