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.
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.
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.
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.
Health expert warns of air quality issues from Los Angeles wildfires
Air quality issues from the fires have the potential spread far, so medical expert David Geier is warning the Lowcountry to be aware of hazardous smoke should it make its way to the coast. "It is not good news for the health of anybody, there is no safe level of wildfire smoke," said Geier.
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.
Southern California air quality monitors issue dust and ash alert amid windy conditions
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Los Angeles wildfires raise concerns about the toxic pollutants they could be unleashing
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NWS issues air quality alert affecting Southern California Wednesday
On Wednesday at 6:04 a.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until 7 p.m. The alert is for Eastern San Fernando Valley, ...