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 ...
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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Did LA fires dump ash on your home? Here’s your guide to safely cleaning it up
You may be eager to clean up your home, car and even plants. But it’s important to do it thoughtfully, because ash can ...
The Best Ways to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke and Ash
What we’re really worried about is the PM2.5 levels,” or the fine particles in wildfire smoke, which have a diameter of less ...
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Why wildfire ash’s impact on air quality doesn’t show up on AQMD’s air quality map
Despite the green map from the South Coast Air Quality Management District showing the air quality reading in Los Angeles County being “good,” people should continue taking precautions ...
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Air quality alert issued for the Coachella Valley this weekend due to wildfire smoke, ash
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued an air quality alert for the region Friday night, with wildfire smoke ...
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More than 50 Long Beach firefighters helping Palisades, Eaton blazes
We are fully staffed, no stations are closed and there are no engines that are not filled,” said Long Beach Fire Capt. Jack ...
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 ...