Los Angeles air quality improves from wildfires' hazardous levels
Air quality in wildfire-stricken Los Angeles improved on Thursday from hazardous peaks hit earlier this month, as tiny soot particles that can penetrate the lungs and brain dropped to moderate levels,
Why It’s So Confusing to Determine Air Quality in Los Angeles Right Now
Calculating air pollution from wildfires and other events has become more complicated. That doesn’t mean it’s necessarily more accurate.
Is Los Angeles' air quality still poor enough to wear a mask when outdoors? Here's what you need to know
Los Angeles is now a week removed from the day that multiple devastating wildfires erupted to torch tens of thousands of acres. But still, the question remains if people should wear masks to limit their exposure to toxins in the air.
Los Angeles Continues to Face Air Quality Warnings Amid Wildfires
The hazardous air quality in Los Angeles is largely a result of smoke from the Pacific Palisades Fire, intensified by strong Santa Ana winds.
Air quality Los Angeles: Harmful particle pollution from windblown fire ash
The National Weather Service has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of windblown dust and ash as multiple fires continue to burn in the region.
Hazardous air quality reported in Los Angeles area as wildfires rage
Smoke from the raging Southern California wildfires is filling city skylines, causing officials to warn residents of hazardous air quality.
US Map Shows States With Worse Air Quality Amid California Wildfires
The Air Quality Index measured 156 near Forks, Washington, and received a rating of "unhealthy," meaning some members of the general public may experience health effects and members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. No major wildfires were reported nearby, however.
Los Angeles wildfires trigger air quality warnings and health concerns
As the wildfires raged and smoke billowed across Los Angeles, officials issued air quality alerts, schools canceled classes and scientists warned about the dangerous - even fatal - consequences of wildfire smoke.
Air quality concerns linger following wildfires
During the wildfires, several communities throughout LA County experienced poor air quality. Chris Chavez, deputy policy director for the Coalition for Clean Air, says many people are now breathing toxic air.
Wildfire health questions: Air quality, clean up risks and more
KCRW and R&S Kayne Foundation Los Angeles held a public information panel and Q&A session regarding immediate and long-term health considerations from the fires. Watch in English or Spanish.
Air quality monitoring not equipped to measure full dangers from Eaton, Palisades fires, experts say
Unlike typical wildfires, smoke from the L.A. fires — consisting of toxic materials from burned down homes, cars, and more — ...
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Is the air quality index actually useful right now?
The air has improved in the LA region as firefighters get blazes under control, but there are questions about how safe the ...
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As Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County continue to smolder, experts warn of hidden dangers in air quality
Air quality remains a big concern in Los Angeles County, and not just for those nearby the Palisades and Eaton fires.
In Los Angeles, people snap up air filters and wear masks against smoke pollution
People are taking precautions as multiple wildfires cause poor air quality across a wide swath of Los Angeles County.
Air Quality Improves Across L.A., but Ash Remains a Threat
The fresh air came after days of acrid smoke from wildfires, but officials warned that conditions could rapidly worsen again.
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Is It Safe to Travel to LA Now? How the Fires Are Impacting Flights, Air Quality, and More
Wildfires in Los Angeles County continued to burn on Monday, January 13, 2025, as firefighters worked to contain portions of ...
Windblown dust and ash advisory remains as strong Santa Ana winds expected throughout Los Angeles County
A windblown dust and ash advisory remains in effect in Los Angeles County as another round of strong Santa Ana winds is ...
Risks from ash and air pollution remain for people returning after wildfires. Here’s how to stay safe
As people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the air ...