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The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) forecasts air quality levels on Thursday, October 1, 2026, to be “unhealthy for sensitive groups” for communities in the East San Fernando Valley and the West San Gabriel Valley. Sensitive or susceptible persons, including children, older adults and those with heart or lung disease, should minimize outdoor activity. Refer to the attached maps of schools that fall within the designated areas.

Furthermore, based on the October 1, 2026, forecast update, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Extreme Heat Watch through October 8, 2026, for much of Los Angeles County, including the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Valley, coastal areas, and inland coastal areas within the Los Angeles Unified School District boundaries.

Following the Lineage Fire in Boyle Heights, the Office of Environmental Safety performed sampling at multiple schools and identified lead in soil at Dena ES, unrelated to the Lineage Fire. Click here to read more about the findings and LA Unified's response.

Following the Lineage Fire in Boyle Heights, the Office of Environmental Safety performed sampling at multiple schools and identified lead in soil at City Terrace ES, unrelated to the Lineage Fire. Click here to read more about the findings and LA Unified's response.