What to Know About Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality
The LA wildfires have burned tens of thousands of acres – but on some weather maps, air quality still looks good. What’s going on?
US Map Shows States With Worse Air Quality Amid California Wildfires
Poor air quality has been detected in multiple states surrounding California. The state has been hit with multiple deadly fires that left thousands of homes destroyed. Why It Matt
Wildfires pollute the air with smoke, dust, ash. Here's how to protect yourself
Several parts of southern California are currently under windblown dust and ash advisories as deadly wildfires continue to burn. Here's how to protect yourself.
Why wildfire ash’s impact on air quality doesn’t show up on AQMD’s air quality map
Despite Tuesday’s green map from the South Coast Air Quality Management District, showing air quality in Los Angeles County was “good,” people should continue to take precautions outdoors, as a windblown dust and ash advisory remains in effect until Wednesday evening.
Map: See where Los Angeles wildfires smoke is affecting air quality
A wildfire smoke advisory remains in effect this weekend for most of Southern California due to wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Tips to find the best air purifiers to protect against L.A. wildfire smoke
A toxic soup of smoke, chemicals and particulate matter is being spread across the city by gusty winds. Here's what to look for in an air purifier.
Los Angeles air quality improves from wildfires' hazardous levels
Air quality in wildfire-stricken Los Angeles improved on Thursday from hazardous peaks hit earlier this month, as tiny soot particles that can penetrate the lungs and brain dropped to moderate levels,
Could the California wildfires affect air quality in Wisconsin? A UW-Stevens Point professor explains
UW-Stevens Point forest ecology professor Mike Tiller discussed whether wildfires like those in the Los Angeles area could happen in Wisconsin.
As wildfire smoke chokes LA, see how many-bad air days your county had
Major air pollutants have declined in recent decades, but USA TODAY’s analysis shows wildfire smoke is taking their place.
LA wildfires: How can wildfire smoke affect your health?
Experts lay bare the health effects of breathing in wildfire smoke and the steps that can be taken to reduce one's risk.
The long-term health effects of L.A. County wildfire smoke
In the days after the devastating wildfires, air monitors recorded some of the highest levels of air pollution in recent years, coinciding with a surge in hospital visits.
Air quality monitoring not equipped to measure full dangers from Eaton, Palisades fires, experts say
A race against time. That’s how one air quality expert describes the current public health situation in Los Angeles, where ...
Experts say wildfire smoke offsets efforts to reduce pollution
Health and climate experts say wildfire smoke is setting California back in its efforts to reduce air pollution.
As the fires continue to smolder, what is the air quality forecast for this weekend?
On Friday, the South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a smoke advisory for the fourth consecutive day, largely ...
Is the Air Quality Index enough? What the AQI can — and can't — tell you about how healthy the atmosphere is.
After fires destroyed multiple neighborhoods across Los Angeles County, many residents looked up to find blue, smoke-free ...
Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size
Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from ...
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How California's home insurance market is responding to the wildfires
California's home insurance market is under tremendous strain after years of devastating wildfire seasons. The most recent LA ...
New dangerous concerns in California as wildfires continue raging
Some Los Angeles area homes are suffering from landslides as the water supply compromises some residential foundations in ...