Hazardous air quality: Smoke advisory extended due to wildfires in Southern California
The smoke was expected to most heavily affect northwest coastal LA County, and in areas nearest the Palisades, Eaton and ...
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Smoke Advisory Extended Through Friday at Least; Air Quality `Unhealthy’
The South Coast Air Quality Management District warned Thursday that air quality in the Los Angeles area remained “unhealthy” as a result of the multiple wildfires ravaging the region, and the agency ...
How toxic is the smoke from L.A. fires right now?
As thousands of buildings burned in Los Angeles County this week, the skies above Southern California have become a stew of ...
As wildfires burn in LA, what to know about protective masks
Certain masks are effective in protecting against wildfire smoke — but only if they are fitted and worn properly.
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, ...
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.
L.A. Air Is Unsafe to Breathe — Here's How to Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
As wildfires throughout Los Angeles remain uncontained, the resulting smoke poses a significant health risk to people in ...
In Los Angeles, people snap up air filters and wear masks against smoke pollution
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With levels of sooty air pollution far too high across swaths of the Los Angeles area, Dana Benton is ...
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LA Unified to close campuses Thursday amid fires
Los Angeles Unified School District (closed through Friday, Jan. 10). LAUSD schools were already closed on Thursday because ...
Southern California fire weather expected to linger. What does that mean for air quality?
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, ...
Your Questions About Wildfire Smoke and Health, Answered
As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, experts answer key questions about how wildfire smoke affects health and how to protect ...