STOCKTON, Calif — The massive pallet and warehouse fire in Stockton early Tuesday morning has officials warning residents in San Joaquin County about poor air quality in the region.
The size of the fire and the smoke that followed could impact the air quality as far as the east side San Joaquin County, according to officials with the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Fire smoke produces fine-particulate matter (PM2.5) in the air, and high levels could be hazardous, officials said.
The Real-time Air Advisory Network showed the PM2.5 levels haven't quite reached dangerous levels as of 10 a.m. Tuesday, but high enough to prompt warnings of staying inside if possible.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency's index, air quality in Stockton is in the "good" level and doesn't appear to be reaching any dangerous levels.
To track your neighborhood's air quality, head to valleyair.org or airnow.gov.