After a weekend filled with festivities and fireworks, air quality across the Central Valley has taken a hit, prompting health concerns for residents, especially those with respiratory conditions.
Air quality levels in the region were rated “moderate” on Sunday, and experts expect similar conditions to persist into the week. The primary culprit: smoke and particulate matter released by fireworks during Independence Day celebrations.
“If you live in the Valley and you have any kind of air sensitivity, you know that we struggle to disperse our pollution,” said Heather Heinks, spokesperson for the Valley Air District. “We’re not necessarily the dirtiest place to live, but we live kind of in a bowl.”…