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.
Why wildfire ash’s impact on air quality doesn’t show up on AQMD’s air quality map
Wildfire ash carries many carcinogens that could cause short- and long-term health problems, including asthma attacks and difficulty breathing.
Air Quality Alert extended in LA County amid wildfires
With another surge of fierce Santa Ana winds, residents were asked to remain vigilant. An Air Quality Alert has been extended for many portions of LA County through Wednesday evening.
LA fires trigger air quality warning and health concerns
Fanned by fierce winds and fueled by vegetation bone-dry after a long period of little or no rain, the Los Angeles fires broke out on Tuesday and have relentlessly burned more than 34,000 acres (13,760 hectares), or some 53 square miles (137 sq km). Neighborhoods have turned to ash in some parts of Los Angeles.
New wildfires erupt in California as flames continue to rage across Los Angeles
Three new wildfires have started in southern California since Monday as dry conditions and destructive winds continued to create a high fire risk in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. At least 25 people have been killed in the disaster and dozens more are missing.
California wildfires lead to air quality concerns
Wildfires destroying thousands of structures across Southern California have lead to dangerous things like asbestos and lead paint in the air. Hear are some tips on how to protect yourself from poor air quality in the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires.
New wildfires erupt in California as blazes rage in Los Angeles area amid 'particularly dangerous' fire threat
New wildfires have erupted in California as thousands of firefighters continue their work to extinguish other deadly blazes that have been raging across the Los Angeles area since last week.
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Does a ‘good’ Air Quality Index rating mean it’s safe to be outdoors?
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Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for La Pine, Klamath and southern Lake counties due to air stagnation
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Wednesday for Klamath County, southern Lake ...
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Health expert warns of air quality issues from Los Angeles wildfires
Air quality issues from the fires have the potential spread far, so medical expert David Geier is warning the Lowcountry to ...
Red Flag Warning issued for San Diego County amid more Santa Ana winds; thousands could have power shut off
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for most of San Diego County amid another round of Santa Ana winds.
Extreme fire conditions, poor air quality remain in Southern California as high winds persist
The extreme fire conditions caused by a "life-threatening" windstorm have been deemed a "particularly dangerous situation," weather officials say.
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Toxic air warning issued to millions in California as map reveals where residents are breathing deadly fumes
Parts of Southern California have been issued air quality advisories due to 35 wildfires in the region, which release toxins and create dangerous dust levels. The South Coast Air Quality ...
LA wildfires impacting air quality in San Diego County, smoke advisory as more Santa Ana winds expected
Smoke from wildfires in Los Angeles is drifting to the San Diego region, causing a dip in air quality and prompting North County fire officials to issue a smoke advisory.
EU auditors warn cities unlikely to meet tougher air, noise pollution targets
European Union cities are unlikely to meet stricter air quality and noise pollution targets in the coming years, the European ...