Air quality dangerous for many in Southern California

The heat wave may be near its end, but the resultant air quality issues continue to pose a danger to Southern Californians.

The South Coast Air Quality Management District’s map of the area shows hazardous air quality near Highland in the Inland Empire.

Additionally, very unhealthy air quality has been detected near Chino Valley and Corona, as well as near San Bernardino, Redlands and Rialto.

Air quality that is unhealthy for sensitive groups — and, in large swaths, unhealthy for everyone — blankets much of the Inland Empire and pops up near San Clemente.

Hot temperatures are regularly accompanied by higher pollutant levels in the air. During the summer, the primary pollutant is usually ozone, according to the Los Angeles Times .

The South Coast AQMD’s ozone advisory will expire at 8 p.m. Monday as cooler temperatures are expected for the rest of the week.

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