Public Health Lifts Recommendation to Remain Indoors after City of Commerce Industrial Building Fire

For Immediate Release:

May 7, 2023

Public Health Lifts Recommendation to Remain Indoors after City of Commerce Industrial Building Fire

After the recent industrial building fire in the City of Commerce, Public Health has continued monitoring the air quality in the area. Readings were taken at quarter-mile intervals up to one mile away from the fire location in all directions last night. All recorded PM 2.5 levels were below the EPA's 24-hour standard of 0.035 mg/m3.

With the fire now out and air quality readings below standard limits, the recommendation to remain indoors has been lifted.

The Department of Public Health is committed to promoting health equity and ensuring optimal health and well -being for all 10 million residents of Los Angeles County. Through a variety of programs, community partnerships and services, Public Health oversees environmental health, disease control, and community and family health. Nationally accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health comprises of more than 5,000 employees and has an annual budget of $1.3 billion.

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