Los Angeles health department advises on wildfire soot and ash cleanup
Dr. Barbara Ferrer said residents should assess their homes for soot, ash and smoke contamination before settling back in.
The L.A. wildfires left neighborhoods choking in ash and toxic air. Residents demand answers
Nearly two weeks after the Eaton fire forced Claire Robinson to flee her Altadena home, she returned, donning a white hazmat ...
Air quality after the fires: Understanding where and when the air is safe
Even though the Palisades and Eaton fires are now mostly contained, the Santa Ana winds have led to new fires flaring up ...
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Dear LAist: How long could ash be a problem in LA?
And are you safe if you live farther away? There’s no magic answer to these questions, but we break down what we know.
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Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash
Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris ...
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What’s in the smoke and ash of L.A.-area fires? County issues health warning
Airport and Bridge fire burn scars, according to the state department. “Windblown ash particles may be too large to be detected by air quality instrumentation and will not influence Air Quality ...
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What threats lurk in the smoke and ash of LA-area fires? New health warnings
Airport and Bridge fire burn scars, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. "Windblown ash particles may be too large to be detected by air quality instrumentation and will ...
Risks from ash and air pollution remain for people returning after wildfires. Here’s how to stay safe
As people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the air inside and be especially cautious when cleaning up. Smoke, ash and all the ...
The Best Ways to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke and Ash
What we’re really worried about is the PM2.5 levels,” or the fine particles in wildfire smoke, which have a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers. In order for particles to enter your lungs’ air sacs, ...
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Wildfires pollute the air with smoke, dust, ash. Here's how to protect yourself
Wildfire smoke contains small particles that can cause serious ... closed amid California wildfires “Predicting where ash or soot from a fire will travel, or how winds will impact air quality ...