09/14/2026
๐๐ข๐ค๐ ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ค๐ง๐ฎ โข The City of West Covina is experiencing intermittent drift smoke and large column of smoke visible on the southern portions of West Covina due to a brush occurring in the City of Whittier / La Habra Heights region.
At this time, West Covina is not threatened by the current brush fire. Additionally, there are not any active fires in West Covina and there are not any evacuation warnings for any portions of West Covina.
Drift smoke is anticipated to be intermittently present for the duration of the current wildfires and pose a severe health risk - Please avoid unnecessary outdoor activity and follow smoke advisory recommendations.
๐ง๐ผ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ณ, ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด:
* Mask up outdoors: N95 or p-100 respirator with tight seal
* Avoid outdoor activities
* Utilize clean air filters at home
* Utilize flashlights versus candles during power outages.
* Reduce skin contact with ash by wearing long sleeves, pants, gloves, socks and shoes.
* Consider alternative shelter with better air quality
Please protect yourselves and your loved ones.
For emergencies, Dial 911
Please tune into local radio and television news broadcasts for updates
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Drift Smoke travels for miles and is the result of wind pushing smoke away from the actual wildfire area, often times, giving the impression of a fire nearby despite there is not one in the immediate area; This smoke can become more toxic the longer it lingers in the air.
Depending on whatโs burning โ grasslands, trees, vegetation, buildings โ wildfire smoke can contain chemical substances such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, acid gases, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, benzene, toluene, styrene, metals and dioxins.
