Air pollution advisory issued across Southern California after July 4th fireworks

Due to the after-effects of July 4th fireworks, the South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a special advisory for particle pollution that is leading to hazardous conditions in some areas on Friday, July 5.

The agency said that fireworks emissions from Independence Day celebrations often lead to the worst air-quality days of the entire year.

The advisory, which covers parts of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, will be in effect until 11:59...