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Does a ‘good’ Air Quality Index rating mean it’s safe to be outdoors?
The Air Quality Index, or AQI, is the primary system used to warn the public when air pollution is dangerous. It’s based on ...
Wildfires pollute the air with smoke, dust, ash. Here's how to protect yourself
Several parts of southern California are currently under windblown dust and ash advisories as deadly wildfires continue to ...
Wildfires Can Harm Your Health, Even if You’re Far Away, Experts Say
Some studies have indicated that young children, especially those under the age of 4, are at particular risk because their ...
Why wildfire ash’s impact on air quality doesn’t show up on AQMD’s air quality map
Wildfire ash carries many carcinogens that could cause short- and long-term health problems, including asthma attacks and ...
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 ...
What threats lurk in the smoke and ash of L.A.-area fires? New health warnings
Officials are warning of windblown ash and other pollutants from Los Angeles-area fires and say air quality readers won't ...
Your Questions About Wildfire Smoke and Health, Answered
As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, experts answer key questions about how wildfire smoke affects health and how to protect ...
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Oregon DEQ issues air quality advisory for La Pine, Klamath and southern Lake counties due to air stagnation
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory Wednesday for Klamath County, southern Lake ...
Is Los Angeles' air quality still poor enough to wear a mask when outdoors? Here's what you need to know
Los Angeles is now a week removed from the day that multiple devastating wildfires erupted to torch tens of thousands of ...
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The air quality in L.A. is even worse than normal. How worried should you be?
Smoke from the wildfires can wreak havoc on your health. Here are tips to stay safe.
Los Angeles air quality and smoke maps: See latest AQI numbers in Southern California
Already known for having some of the worst air quality in the U.S., people in Southern California are now also at risk of ...
See map of where air quality is being affected by the Los Angeles wildfires
As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond.