As wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, the resulting smoke and ash have led to a significant decline in air quality across the region. Altadena, California, currently has an air quality index of 426, classified as 'hazardous,' the highest level on the air quality index scale.
This level of air pollution surpasses even the severe conditions experienced in cities like New Delhi, known for its high levels of air pollution, over the past two days.