### Alert Issued for Poor Air Quality in Tijuana Due to Santa Ana Winds
The Department of Environment and Sustainable Development has released an alert for Tijuana due to poor air quality triggered by the Santa Ana winds. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities, especially those involving moderate to vigorous exertion.
The alert is specifically for PM2.5 particulate matter, a harmful pollutant originating from vehicle emissions, unpaved roads, agricultural burns, and industrial activities. Such conditions are expected to persist, exacerbating the already challenging situation, with cross-border pollution anticipated to continue at least until 2028.
Authorities urge the public to stay informed and take necessary precautions during this period.
### Prime Wheel Under Scrutiny After Tragic Worker Death
In a separate incident, Prime Wheel, a factory in Tijuana, is facing potential closure following the tragic death of a worker who was caught in machinery. Family members are calling for the plant’s shutdown, expressing grief over the avoidable loss of a life.
This incident has drawn attention to safety conditions at the facility, especially since another employee, Servando Salazar Cano, went missing after entering the plant in August.
Officials have launched an investigation to ensure compliance with safety regulations, and the factory’s future hangs in the balance as the probe unfolds.