The Air Quality Index (AQI) can tell you a lot about the health of the environment, but there are still measures you can take ...

Wear a tight-fitting N95 mask at the bare minimum, but a P100 is better, experts say. Wear long sleeves, eye protection, ...

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

The wildfires raging across Los Angeles County have killed at least 24 people and forced tens of thousands to evacuate. The Palisades fire, deemed the most destructive in Los Angeles history, erupted ...

Wildfires in Los Angeles County continued to burn on Monday, January 13, 2025, as firefighters worked to contain portions of ...

By Aaron Schrank/LAist Originally published Jan. 14, 2025 Angelenos still bothered by the smell of smoke may be surprised to ...

I've lived in Oregon for a decade, meaning I've experienced multiple wildfire seasons. You learn quickly, in these conditions ...

Fortunately, the US Environmental Protection Agency has a resource called the Air Quality Index to help monitor air quality.

Smoke from the blaze has significantly worsened air quality statewide, with some areas reporting hazardous levels exceeding 500 on the Air Quality Index (AQI).

Certain masks are effective in protecting against wildfire smoke — but only if they are fitted and worn properly.