The South Coast Air Quality Management District warned Sunday that air quality will be unhealthy for residents in several parts of the county Monday as the heat wave and wildfires continue to scorch the region.

The AQMD also extended an air advisory to Monday for anyone living near the Ranch 2 Fire burning in Azusa.

Air quality will be unhealthy Monday for anyone living in the following areas:

– East San Fernando Valley;

– Pomona/Walnut Valley;

– Santa Clarita Valley;

– San Gabriel Mountains;

– East San Gabriel Valley.

Air will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the following areas:

– West San Fernando Valley;

– South San Gabriel Valley;

– West San Gabriel Valley;

– Antelope Valley.

Los Angeles County Health Officer, Dr. Muntu Davis, advised people living or working in any of these areas with heart disease, asthma or other respiratory diseases to minimize outdoor activities. Children who have sensitive conditions including heart disease, asthma or other chronic respiratory diseases, should not participate in outdoor physical activity and should stay indoors as much as possible.

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