Los Angeles, air quality index

Why It’s So Confusing to Determine Air Quality in Los Angeles Right Now
Calculating air pollution from wildfires and other events has become more complicated. That doesn’t mean it’s necessarily more accurate.
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 acres. But still, the question remains if people should wear masks to limit their exposure to toxins in the air.
Los Angeles Continues to Face Air Quality Warnings Amid Wildfires
The hazardous air quality in Los Angeles is largely a result of smoke from the Pacific Palisades Fire, intensified by strong Santa Ana winds.
Map: See where Los Angeles wildfires smoke is affecting air quality
A wildfire smoke advisory remains in effect this weekend for most of Southern California due to wildfires in Los Angeles County.
Air quality alert affecting Los Angeles County Saturday
An air quality alert was issued on Friday at 2:11 p.m. in effect until Saturday at 5 p.m. The alert is for Calabasas/Agoura Hills, Catalina/Santa Barbara Islands, San Fernando Valley, Eastern
Los Angeles Air Quality Improves From Wildfires' Hazardous Levels
Smoke from several wildfires in metro Los Angeles negatively affects the air quality of a population of about 18 million people. Air quality in Los Angeles was at "moderate" levels on Thursday morning,
Some evacuations lifted as crews make progress on Los Angeles County wildfires
Firefighters are working around the clock to contain the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate when the blazes ignited and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Here are the latest updates.
Fire-wrecked Los Angeles gets a break as winds drop
Fire-wrecked Los Angeles got a break Wednesday as dangerous winds dropped, giving hope to weary firefighters still battling to snuff out deadly blazes.
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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, ...
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Windblown dust and ash advisory extended. How wildfires are affecting LA air quality
Ash from the recent LA County fires and burn scars formed by other wildfires in the fall can be dispersed by strong winds.
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As Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County continue to smolder, experts warn of hidden dangers in air quality
Air quality remains a big concern in Los Angeles County, and not just for those nearby the Palisades and Eaton fires.
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Is It Safe to Travel to LA Now? How the Fires Are Impacting Flights, Air Quality, and More
Wildfires in Los Angeles County continued to burn on Monday, January 13, 2025, as firefighters worked to contain portions of ...
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 ...
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 ...
Windblown dust and ash advisory remains as gusty Santa Ana winds expected throughout Los Angeles County
A windblown dust and ash advisory remains in effect in Los Angeles County as another round of strong Santa Ana winds is ...
Air quality alert issued by the NWS for Southern California Sunday
On Sunday at 6:48 a.m. an air quality alert was issued valid until 10 p.m. The alert is for San Bernardino and Riverside ...