The South Coast Air Quality Management District advised OC residents of potential smoke impacts due to wildfires burning in ...
Unlike typical wildfires, smoke from the L.A. fires — consisting of toxic materials from burned down homes, cars, and more — ...
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning and a Wind Advisory until 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, due to ...
Major air pollutants have declined in recent decades, but USA TODAY’s analysis shows wildfire smoke is taking their place.
Dust and ash left behind from the wildfires across Southern California can be irritating and hazardous when inhaled.
There are many pollutants of concern in wildfire smoke,” including ozone, carbon monoxide and other toxic gases, says ...
Wear a tight-fitting N95 mask at the bare minimum, but a P100 is better, experts say. Wear long sleeves, eye protection, closed-toed shoes and cut-resistant gloves. Clean or decontaminate anything ...