Dr. Barbara Ferrer said residents should assess their homes for soot, ash and smoke contamination before settling back in.

On Sunday at 11:55 a.m. an updated air quality alert was issued in effect until Monday at noon. The alert is for San ...

Toxic chemicals from L.A.'s fires are going underreported and pose serious long-term risks, a group of lawmakers says. They ...

This interactive map gives you up-to-the-minute air quality updates and health recommendations for communities across Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties—including the ...

An air quality alert was issued on Friday at 12:06 p.m. in effect until Saturday at 12:15 p.m. The alert is for San ...

Los Angeles residents will have to cope with the effects of smoke-related unhealthy air, the Los Angeles County Health ...

Toxics in the air from urban wildfires may include dioxins, asbestos, and lead. But testing, until recently, for these air ...

As hazardous chemicals pollute the air after devastating wildfires, officials call for increased monitoring to protect ...

Wildfires like those in Los Angeles that destroy urban structures release toxic chemicals, including lead, into the air.

Even if you don't live in an area where wildfires are typical, it's important to know how to protect your health.

Specialized air quality instruments captured a spike in lead, chlorine, and bromine pollution during the L.A. wildfires.