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 air quality and smoke maps: See latest AQI numbers in Southern California
Already known for having some of the worst air quality in the U.S., people in Southern California are now also at risk of inhaling smoke.
Map: See where Los Angeles wildfires smoke is affecting air quality
A wildfire smoke advisory remains in effect this weekend for most of Southern California due to wildfires in Los Angeles County.
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 alert affecting Los Angeles County Saturday
An air quality alert was issued on Friday at 2:11 p.m. in effect until Saturday at 5 p.m. The alert is for Calabasas/Agoura Hills, Catalina/Santa Barbara Islands, San Fernando Valley, Eastern
Los Angeles Fires Have Scorched Largest Urban Area in California in at Least 40 Years
Two wildfires still burning in Los Angeles have torched more urban area than any other fire in the state since at least the mid-1980s
As winds lighten, firefighters push to contain Los Angeles wildfires
As weather conditions improve and firefighters make progress in containing the Los Angeles wildfires, they’re contending with dangerous conditions. Follow for live updates.
Los Angeles wildfires timeline: How the deadly blazes unfolded
Dozens of people are believed to have died in the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have burned down whole swaths of communities
Los Angeles Air Quality Improves From Wildfires' Hazardous Levels
Smoke from several wildfires in metro Los Angeles negatively affects the air quality of a population of about 18 million people. Air quality in Los Angeles was at "moderate" levels on Thursday morning,
Weather conditions in Los Angeles improve, giving firefighters respite
Wind gusts and dry conditions will linger throughout the day on Thursday in Los Angeles where firefighters hope to gain on their momentum against two major wildfires that have ravaged everything in their path.
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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Concerned about LA air quality? Here are 7 expert tips
Wear a tight-fitting N95 mask at the bare minimum, but a P100 is better, experts say. Wear long sleeves, eye protection, ...
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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.
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 ...
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Does a ‘good’ Air Quality Index rating mean it’s safe to be outdoors?
The Air Quality Index, or AQI, is the primary system used to warn the public when air pollution is dangerous. It’s based on ...
LA wildfires maps show evacuations, power outages, air quality
Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the ...
Windblown dust and ash advisory remains as gusty 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 ...