Monstrous wildfires blanket Southern California with smoky air, threatening the health of millions
Wildfire smoke increases tiny particles in the air known as particulate matter that can be harmful to people’s health.
How to check the air quality near you amid the Los Angeles wildfires
AirNow is a collaborative effort of federal agencies that provides air quality data across the U.S. The site also has ...
California wildfires maps show evacuations, power outages, air quality
Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the ...
California Wildfires: Map Update Reveals Air Quality Levels As LA Burns
Air quality across parts of California is deteriorating to hazardous levels as strong winds drive rapid wildfire spread and ...
Map Reveals Where Air Quality Is the Worst in LA Following Multiple Fires
A map from AirNow suggests that the air quality around Los Angeles and Anaheim, California, is unhealthy as the Palisades ...
Masks strongly recommended as air quality plummets in Los Angeles
With hazardous levels of smoke lingering over Los Angeles County as a result of the slew of wildfires currently burning throughout the region, county officials are urging the public to stay safe.
Southern California’s wildfire smoke is full of toxic chemicals. Here are the major health risks to residents
Toxins in wildfire smoke can cause coughing, itchy eyes, and trouble breathing. It can also cause inflammation of the lungs, ...
In Los Angeles, people snap up air filters and wear masks against smoke pollution
With levels of sooty air pollution far too high across swaths of the Los Angeles area, Dana Benton is sleeping with a mask on ...
Next Santa Ana wind event is expected in Southern California as fires continue to burn
Although the strongest wind gusts have passed through the Southern California region, another "traditional Santa Ana wind event" will move in Thursday night.
Are LA fires affecting flights from Washington to southern California? Here’s what we know
Los Angeles wildfires have displaced over 100,000 people and burned thousands of buildings. Here’s what to know if you’re ...
California wildfires: How smoke, poor air quality can impact health of people hundreds of miles from Los Angeles
Smoke from wildfires — like the ones in Los Angeles — can have health consequences. Here's what experts expect.