Most Recent Spike of Toxic Air Pollution has Officials Rethinking Alert System [fresnobee.com]

Rafael Maravilla(PACEs Connection Staff) 12/19/199:07 AM

By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado, The Fresno Bee, December 17, 2019

A sudden and dangerous spike in Fresno’s air quality last week has regional officials re-examining everything from burn-day approvals to public notification systems, authorities said.

But officials with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District said the unexpected spike of hazardous particulate matter was the result of a perfect storm of circumstances in the Valley.

“Unfortunately, mother nature took a turn. We couldn’t do anything,” said Cassandra Melching, a communications representative with the air district.

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