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.
Air quality in Los Angeles area remains ‘unhealthy'
A smoke advisory due to the wildfires in the Los Angeles area has been extended through at least 10 p.m. Sunday. Officials said wildfire smoke is a mixture of small particles, gases and water vapor.
Air quality alert affecting Los Angeles County Saturday
An air quality alert was issued on Friday at 2:11 p.m. in effect until Saturday at 5 p.m. The alert is for Calabasas/Agoura Hills, Catalina/Santa Barbara Islands, San Fernando Valley, Eastern
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.
Map: See where Los Angeles wildfires smoke is affecting air quality
A wildfire smoke advisory remains in effect this weekend for most of Southern California due to wildfires in Los Angeles County.
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.
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.
Update: Hughes Fire 87% contained, 10,425 acres affected in Los Angeles County
Hughes Fire initially started 10:53 a.m. Jan. 22 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 10,425 acres after being active for three days. By Saturday morning, the fire crew succeeded in containing 87% of the wildfire.
USA: Hughes Fire forces evacuations at Los Angeles County Jail
Hughes fire, in Castaic, forced evacuations at Los Angeles County Jail and came dangerously close to the facility.
NBC Los Angeles on MSN12d
Windblown dust and ash advisory extended. How wildfires are affecting LA air quality
Ash from the recent LA County fires and burn scars formed by ... The advisory was extended through 7 p.m. Wednesday by the ...
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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 ...
Air quality alert issued by the NWS for Southern California Sunday
On Sunday at 6:48 a.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until 10 p.m. The alert is for San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Bernardino County Mountains, Riverside ...
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Here's what to know about air quality issues from SoCal fires
Air quality is a big concern for everyone in Southern California, even for those who don't live near fire zones. Here are answers to some of your top questions.