Fortunately, the US Environmental Protection Agency has a resource called the Air Quality Index to help monitor air quality.
Emergency room doctors report waves of patients with breathing problems as smoke increases fine particulates in the air. Health officials also are monitoring the potential mental health toll wildfires ...
People are taking precautions as multiple wildfires cause poor air quality across a wide swath of Los Angeles County.
Certain masks are effective in protecting against wildfire smoke — but only if they are fitted and worn properly ...
As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond.
Remember, accidentally inhaling wildfire smoke can irritate your eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, per the CDC. So do your best ...
Smoke from the raging Southern California wildfires is filling city skylines, causing officials to warn residents of ...
Southern California wildfires have spurred smoke advisories by authorities and contributed to hazardous air quality ...
Stay indoors and limit outdoor activities. An N95 mask can be worn. A cloth mask will not protect against from smoke. A ...
Strong winds are fueling fires and kicking up dust, leading to dangerously poor air quality across the South Coast Air Basin.