Australian Associated Press1d
No, official California wildfires advice doesn't mean masks are useless against COVID
CDC advice on wildfire smoke shows masks are “totally useless” against COVID. AAP FactCheck - A misleading infographic is being used to suggest the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in the US has ...
Residents concerned over toxic ash, chemicals lingering in air after Southern California wildfires
In the aftermath of the Southern California wildfires, health experts are warning residents about the possible dangers of ...
Los Angeles wildfires raise concerns about the toxic pollutants they could be unleashing
The infernal blazes burning in Southern California are raising concerns about the potential airborne hazards they may be ...
The Lancet2d
Wildfires in southern California: concerns for lung health
As of Jan 21, 2025, firefighters in southern California, USA, were still struggling to extinguish two of the largest wildfires the state has ever seen. The Palisades fire broke out in the western ...
The start of the Palisades and Eaton fires: 24 hours that changed Los Angeles
Mom, are we going to have to run?' Here's how the first 24 hours of our unprecedented conflagration unfolded across L.A.
What to do if you smell smoke in San Diego County
As firefighters continue to battle the rapidly-growing Border 2 fire, a smoke advisory is in effect for the southwestern area ...
Is the air, water safe in LA County after Palisades, Eaton fires? Here’s what you need to know
In the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires, concerns about air quality across the county have been on the rise.
Texas Public Radio2d
Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash
Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris ...
High Country News5d
With so many displaced by fires, Los Angeles County can’t accurately measure homelessness
The county was supposed to conduct an annual tally of people experiencing homelessness this month. Then disaster struck.
ABC 7 Los Angeles on MSN4d
Ventura County strawberry farmworkers harvest in thick smoke from Hughes Fire
The United Farm Workers union shared powerful video showing workers in Ventura County harvesting strawberries as thick smoke ...
New York Magazine5d
What Are the Best Face Masks for Smoke?
As multiple wildfires ... smoke inhalation is to stay indoors whenever possible. But, with hundreds of thousands of L.A. residents forced to evacuate their homes, the next best thing is a face ...