Being exposed to lingering fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke can have health effects for up to three months ...

At least three wildfires are actively burning across the Los Angeles area. Fire and smoke conditions are changing rapidly. While air quality is worst right near the fires, the smoke blanketing the ...

Research shows that the mix of chemicals released when human-made materials like these burn is different from what is emitted during a vegetation fire and is potentially more toxic. The smoke and ...

California law requires insurance companies to compensate property owners for “all loss by fire.” Requiring homeowners to prove permanent physical changes before insurance will pay for smoke ...

HEALDSBURG, Calif. (KGO) -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued a Spare the Air Alert through Monday due to smoke from the Point Fire. "The smoke from the Point Fire was ...

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Smoke from the Line Fire that began in Highland on Thursday evening has impacted air quality in the High Desert. On Saturday, the Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District issued an air ...

The agency reiterated its warning in another statement Monday. [Fire Wx] Waking up to the smell of smoke this morning, SNE? Numerous wildfires broke out over the weekend with the largest consuming ...