Fierce wildfires are raging in the Los Angeles area, with fast-moving flames burning through homes and businesses. Residents ...

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.

Incinerating commercial and residential buildings releases hazardous chemicals and gases from their materials.

Here's advice from SCAQMD: Avoid using indoor or outdoor wood-burning appliances, including fireplaces. Avoid vigorous ...

AirNow is a collaborative effort of federal agencies that provides air quality data across the U.S. The site also has ...

After the fires get under control, wind could help push some particles out of the air, as will gravity with some larger compounds. Gases and fine particles could hang around longer. In burned areas, ...

People are taking precautions as multiple wildfires cause poor air quality across a wide swath of Los Angeles County ...

The Chargers already changed practice plans Wednesday due to poor air quality. The post Air Quality Issues Loom Over NFL Playoffs Amid Los Angeles Fires appeared first on Front Office Sports.

The fire has scorched more than 11,000 acres, destroyed more than 1,000 structures and forced tens of thousands to evacuate.

At the time, we could find no information about physical health implications for people who have returned to smoke-damaged homes after a wildfire. So, to look for patterns, we surveyed residents ...

The NBA postponed the Los Angeles Lakers’ home game against the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday with several massive wildfires ...

Major air pollutants have declined in recent decades, but USA TODAY’s analysis shows wildfire smoke is taking their place.