Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the ...
The Air Quality Index, or AQI, is the primary system used to warn the public when air pollution is dangerous. It’s based on ...
As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond.
Ash from the recent LA County fires and burn scars formed by other wildfires in the fall can be dispersed by strong winds.
Already known for having some of the worst air quality in the U.S., people in Southern California are now also at risk of ...
AirNow is a collaborative effort of federal agencies that provides air quality data across the U.S. The site also has ...
Wildfire ash carries many carcinogens that could cause short and long term health impacts, including asthma attacks and ...
Smoke from the blaze has significantly worsened air quality statewide, with some areas reporting hazardous levels exceeding 500 on the Air Quality Index (AQI).
Air quality across parts of California is deteriorating to hazardous levels as strong winds drive rapid wildfire spread and ...
As Santa Ana wind conditions continue to stoke fears of resurgent wildfires across Los Angeles, health officials are warning ...
Tens of thousands of people have evacuated their homes and at least two have died in raging fires sweeping across Los Angeles County Wednesday. Multiple wildfires spread by strong Santa Ana winds ...