Hughes Fire, Air quality index

Map Shows Air Quality Plummeting in California As Hughes Fire Rages
Toxic smoke and dangerous particulate pollution are spreading far beyond the flames, leaving air quality at unhealthy levels in multiple counties.
Is the air quality in Los Angeles safe after the Hughes Fire, Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire?
Even with thick smoke coming from the Hughes Fire, skies have been clear in many areas, and the air quality forecast has been good. But that doesn't tell the whole story.
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 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.
Map: See how LA wildfires are affecting air quality
Dust and ash left behind from the wildfires across Southern California can be irritating and hazardous when inhaled.
UPDATE: Air quality alert issued for Los Angeles area Thursday
On Wednesday at 3:18 p.m. an updated air quality alert was issued valid until Thursday at 6 p.m. The alert is for Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, Central Ventura County Valleys and Southeastern Ventura County Valleys.
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 — poses additional risks to public health.
Portland’s air quality similar to wildfire-hit Los Angeles on Wednesday
Portland’s air quality is currently comparable to Los Angeles, despite the ongoing wildfires in Southern California.
Update: 10,396 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County by Hughes Fire, still 56% contained
Lake Hughes Road near Castaic Lake, Castaic, Los Angeles County, Calif. Fire unit: Unified Command: Cal Fire, Angeles National Forest, LA County Fire, and Bureau of Land Management Hughes Fire initially started 10:53 a.
Aerial view of Hughes Fire near Los Angeles
The fire broke out on Wednesday, Jan. 22.
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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, closed-toed shoes and cut-resistant gloves. Clean or decontaminate anything ...
Los Angeles wildfires raise concerns about the toxic pollutants they could be unleashing
The infernal blazes burning in Southern California are raising concerns about the potential airborne hazards they may be ...
NWS warns: Air quality alert issued for Southern California Tuesday
On Sunday at 4:25 p.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until Tuesday at 10 p.m. The alert is for Calabasas and Agoura ...
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Los Angeles Air Quality Improves From Wildfires' Hazardous Levels
(Reuters) - Air quality in wildfire-stricken Los Angeles improved on Thursday from hazardous peaks hit earlier this month, as tiny soot particles that can penetrate the lungs and brain dropped ...