AIR QUALITY MONITORING

AQMD PRESS RELEASES
of Eaton Fire Area Airborne Contaminant Detection

June 13, 2025 Press Release

Fire Station 11 5/31/25
2521 El Molino Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
Asbestos Detected
Air toxic metal selenium was above background levels


June 05, 2025 Press Release

Near Altadena Golf Course 5/22/25
1456 E. Mendocino St, Altadena, CA 91001
Asbestos Detected

Fire Station 11 5/22/25
2521 El Molino Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
Asbestos Detected

May 30, 2025 Press Release

Near Altadena Golf Course 5/22/25
1456 E. Mendocino St, Altadena, CA 91001
Asbestos Detected
Analysis for air toxics in progress.

Fire Station 11 5/22/25
2521 El Molino Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
Asbestos Detected
Analysis for air toxics in progress.

April 25, 2025 Press Release

Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church 4/10/25
185 W Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA 91001
Air toxic metal beryllium was above background levels.

April 18, 2025 Press Release

Near Altadena Golf Course 4/7/25
1456 E. Mendocino St, Altadena, CA 91001 
Asbestos Detected
Air toxic metal beryllium was above background levels.


March 14, 2025 Press Release

Near Altadena Golf Course 3/5/25
1456 E. Mendocino St, Altadena, CA 91001 
Asbestos Detected


Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church 3/5/25
185 W Altadena Dr, Altadena, CA 91001
Asbestos Detected

South Coast AQMD has three stations that are updated every hour. Their numbers are currently below State and Federal toxic standards. 

Caltech, in partnership with Altadena and Pasadena community members, has established an air quality monitoring network focused on measuring airborne dust and ash in and around the burned areas of Altadena. 

Go to breathe.caltech.edu to view the current AQI

Altadena Golf Course - To view air quality monitoring data from the Altadena Golf Course, please click here.


Air Sampling

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