Wildfire ash carries many carcinogens that could cause short- and long-term health problems, including asthma attacks and ...

if you can smell smoke or see ash from a wildfire, it's best to limit outdoor activities, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The smoke forecast shows smoke ...

Wildfire smoke can be harmful to health, especially for children, the elderly, those who are pregnant and people with respiratory or cardiovascular issues. Hazardous air quality can affect people ...

Even though the Palisades and Eaton fires are now mostly contained, the Santa Ana winds have led to new fires flaring up ...

There are many pollutants of concern in wildfire smoke,” including ozone, carbon monoxide and other toxic gases, says pediatrician Debra Hendrickson.

As fires burned across LA this week, worried residents have been looking at measures of air quality to help determine how safe it is to be outside. Smoke from wildfires can travel thousands of ...

Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the ...

The smoke was expected to most heavily affect northwest coastal LA County, and in areas nearest the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst wildfires.