The L.A. wildfires left neighborhoods choking in ash and toxic air. Residents demand answers
Nearly two weeks after the Eaton fire forced Claire Robinson to flee her Altadena home, she returned, donning a white hazmat ...
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Scientists Warn Wildfire Smoke Could Cause "Really Bad Neurological Health"
According to a recent study published in the journal JAMA Neurology, fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke may be ...
The Lancet3d
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 ...
Texas Public Radio3d
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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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.
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 ...
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Experts Expect the Health Impacts of Toxic California Wildfire Smoke to Linger
Wildfire smoke is toxic. Burning trees and shrubs produce very fine particulate matter, known by the shorthand PM 2.5, which ...
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Workers Now Begin Massive Cleanup After LA Fires. Can the State Keep Them Safe?
The LA fires have left domestic workers and day laborers jobless. They may soon be hired for wildfire cleanup work, where ...
Wildfire Smoke Impacts Health And Skin—Here Are Expert Tips To Cope
As Los Angeles contends with the devastating effects of wildfires, medical experts provide tips to protect your lungs, skin ...