# Smoke Drifts and Why Readings Differ

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-06-22T00:58:32+00:00
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## Resource

A massive warehouse fire in Boyle Heights sent smoke swirling across Southern California, causing wildly different air quality readings depending on which app or website you checked. Experts explain the discrepancies stem from monitor placement, update frequency, measurement methods, and wind patterns—not one source being wrong. The smoke, driven by an onshore breeze, hit hardest in the San Gabriel Valley and parts of San Bernardino and Riverside counties, with some drifting into the San Fernando Valley and L.A. basin. Caltech’s real-time monitor, tracking the last 30 minutes, showed rapid shifts, reminding listeners: if it looks and smells bad, trust your senses over the numbers. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2467f4e215f5d805

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