* WHAT. The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of fine particle pollution. * WHERE. Most of Los Angeles County. Levels of particle pollution can vary by time and location depending on emissions and local weather conditions. * WHEN. 5 PM July 4th through 11:59 PM July 5th. * IMPACTS. Particle pollution can get deep into the lungs and cause serious health problems such as heart attacks, bronchitis, asthma attacks, and difficulty breathing. Everyone can be affected, but sensitive groups such as people with lung or heart disease, older adults, people who are pregnant, children, and those who spend a lot of time outdoors are at greater risk.
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