Storyline: Wildfires in the Los Angeles area of Southern California have forced residents to remain indoors due to hazardous ...

You may be eager to clean up your home, car and even plants. But it’s important to do it thoughtfully, because ash can ...

Air quality remains a big concern in Los Angeles County, and not just for those nearby the Palisades and Eaton fires.

Wildfire ash carries many carcinogens that could cause short- and long-term health problems, including asthma attacks and ...

California does have fairly good fire-prevention measures and requirements in its building codes. One of the most important ...

The hazardous air quality in Los Angeles is largely a result of smoke from the Pacific Palisades Fire, intensified by strong ...

Karen Garcia is a reporter on the Fast Break Desk, the team that has a pulse on breaking news at the Los Angeles Times. She was previously a reporter on the Utility Journalism Team, which focused on ...

The fresh air came after days of acrid smoke from wildfires, but officials warned that conditions could rapidly worsen again.

The high winds responsible for the firestorm consuming much of Los Angeles County remain dangerous to residents long after the flames have been extinguished as they can spread toxic ash and dust far ...