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.
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, closed-toed shoes and cut-resistant gloves. Clean or decontaminate anything that’s been in contact with ash.
See map of where air quality is being affected by the Los Angeles wildfires
As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond.
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,
Air quality concerns linger following wildfires
During the wildfires, several communities throughout LA County experienced poor air quality. Chris Chavez, deputy policy director for the Coalition for Clean Air, says many people are now breathing toxic air.
Wildfire health questions: Air quality, clean up risks and more
KCRW and R&S Kayne Foundation Los Angeles held a public information panel and Q&A session regarding immediate and long-term health considerations from the fires. Watch in English or Spanish.
Air quality monitoring not equipped to measure full dangers from Eaton, Palisades fires, experts say
That’s how one air quality expert describes the current public health situation in Los Angeles, where thousands are coping ...
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Current Air Quality Where You Live - Unhealthy air quality in Mountain View and Pahala
Vog, a mix of volcanic dust and gases, can cause health issues like eye and throat irritation, coughing, and shortness of ...
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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 ...
What’s in the smoke and ash of L.A.-area fires? County issues health warning
Officials are warning of windblown ash and other pollutants from Los Angeles-area fires and say air quality readers won't ...
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Is It Safe to Travel to LA Now? How the Fires Are Impacting Flights, Air Quality, and More
Wildfires in Los Angeles County continued to burn on Wednesday January 15, 2025, as firefighters worked to contain portions ...
Far From the Fires, the Deadly Risks of Smoke Are Intensifying
Researchers see a growing health danger from the vast plumes of pollution spawned by wildfires like the ones devastating Los ...
LA experiencing hazardous air quality levels from Palisades, Eaton fires
Virtually all of Los Angeles is experiencing "unhealthy" air quality levels amid the devastating fires that ignited in early ...