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Pasadena Warns: Ash Exposure Risks After Eaton Fire

1/12/2025

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The Pasadena Public Health Department is sounding the alarm on health hazards from ash exposure after the Eaton Fire. This ash poses risks, particularly to sensitive individuals, causing skin and respiratory irritation. Residents are urged to wear respirators and steer clear of ash. The fire has wreaked havoc, leaving neighborhoods in Altadena and Pacific Palisades in ruins, deeply impacting families and communities.

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The Pasadena Public Health Department is sounding the alarm on health hazards from ash exposure after the Eaton Fire. This ash poses risks, particularly to sensitive individuals, causing skin and respiratory irritation. Residents are urged to wear respirators and steer clear of ash. The fire has wreaked havoc, leaving neighborhoods in Altadena and Pacific Palisades in ruins, deeply impacting families and communities.