AIR QUALITY ALERT FOR VENTURA COUNTY UNTIL 12:00 pm Saturday August
9, 2025 The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District has issued
an air quality alert due to increased particulate matter from
wildfire smoke in Fillmore/Piru. The air quality alert is in effect
until 12:00 pm Saturday August 9, 2025.

Localized air quality could fluctuate depending on wind conditions.
Particulate matter can vary hour by hour and change frequently; at
times producing unhealthy air quality in Ventura County. Air quality
conditions anticipated to improve through the afternoon with the
onset of onshore wind flow.

Forecast AQI colors are meant to be as representative as possible
for the 24-hour day. Air quality may fluctuate and is likely to be
better or worse than is indicated for the full day.

Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health problems,
aggravate lung disease, cause asthma attacks and acute bronchitis,
and increase risk of respiratory infections. Residents are advised to
use caution as conditions warrant. People with heart or lung
diseases should follow their doctors advice for dealing with
episodes of unhealthy air quality. Additionally, people with
respiratory or heart disease, older adults, and children should avoid
prolonged exposure, strenuous activities or heavy exertion as
conditions dictate.

For additional information, call the Ventura County Air Pollution
Control District at 805.303.3889 (Monday-Friday), visit vcapcd.org,
or follow VCAPCD on Twitter (@vcapcd).