Map Shows Air Quality Plummeting in California

Map Shows Air Quality Plummeting in California As Hughes Fire Rages
Toxic smoke and dangerous particulate pollution are spreading far beyond the flames, leaving air quality at unhealthy levels in multiple counties.
Map: See how LA wildfires are affecting air quality
Dust and ash left behind from the January wildfires in Los Angeles County can be irritating and hazardous to health when it’s picked up by winds and spread throughout Southern California. Windblown dust and ash contain small particles that may cause irritation or exacerbate pre-existing health conditions,
LA wildfires maps show evacuations, power outages, air quality
Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the blazes.
US Map Shows States With Worse Air Quality Amid California Wildfires
The Air Quality Index measured 156 near Forks, Washington, and received a rating of "unhealthy," meaning some members of the general public may experience health effects and members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. No major wildfires were reported nearby, however.
Has the California wildfires impacted air quality in New Jersey?
A total of six towns in Monmouth and Ocean counties have unhealthy air and ozone levels, according to AirNow.gov.
Is the air quality in Los Angeles safe after the Hughes Fire, Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire?
Wildfires in Southern California this month have already made air quality in Los Angeles County poor. With the Hughes Fire erupting Wednesday near Castaic Lake and growing to over 10,000 acres, experts are advising sensitive groups to take cautionary measures.
Southern California air quality monitors issue dust and ash alert amid windy conditions
Southern California air quality monitors issued a dust and ash alert for all of Los Angeles County as strong Santa Ana winds ...
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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 ...
Air quality monitoring not equipped to measure full dangers from Eaton, Palisades fires, experts say
Unlike typical wildfires, smoke from the L.A. fires — consisting of toxic materials from burned down homes, cars, and more — ...
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Here's what to know about air quality issues from SoCal fires
Air quality is a big concern for everyone in Southern California, even for those who don't live near fire zones. Here are answers to some of your top questions.
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Concerned about LA air quality? Here are 7 expert tips
Wear a tight-fitting N95 mask at the bare minimum, but a P100 is better, experts say. Wear long sleeves, eye protection, closed-toed shoes and cut-resistant gloves. Clean or decontaminate anything ...
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Windblown dust and ash advisory extended. How wildfires are affecting LA air quality
Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning ... too large to be detected by air quality ...
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Is the air quality index actually useful right now?
Indicators like the Air Quality Index (AQI), commonly used to track air pollution ... an air pollution expert at ...