Schools opening near fire zones are safe, district officials say. Parents aren’t so sure
In the race to reopen schools, parents are demanding proof that campuses near the Palisades and Eaton fires are safe. But who ...
Expect smoke over Oregon City as fire at former paper mill smolders
A fire early Thursday at the site of the former Blue Heron paper mill is expected to smolder for the next 24 to 48 hours, ...
All evacuation orders lifted as Border 2 Fire now 100% contained
After a week of smoke, ash and flames, officials with Cal Fire San Diego announced Thursday that the Border 2 Fire, located in the Otay Mountain Wilderness area, is now 100% contained.
The L.A. wildfires left neighborhoods choking in ash and toxic air. Residents demand answers
Nearly two weeks after the Eaton fire forced Claire Robinson to flee her Altadena home, she returned, donning a white hazmat ...
After the L.A. Fires, a New Menace Lingers
The phrase “urban firestorm” has terrified me since I first heard it, from the climate scientist Daniel Swain, who was ...
Is the air, water safe in LA County after Palisades, Eaton fires? Here’s what you need to know
In the wake of the Palisades and Eaton fires, concerns about air quality across the county have been on the rise.
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Dear LAist: How long could ash be a problem in LA?
And are you safe if you live farther away? There’s no magic answer to these questions, but we break down what we know.
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Lingering ash concerns
While the recent rain has helped wildfire recovery efforts, ash is still an issue. There are a lot of unknowns with how ash ...
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Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash
Los Angeles and Ventura Counties are forecast to receive 0.75 to one inches of rain, which may result in debris flows or ...
Ash from California wildfires could affect ocean life — and seafood
When the recent wildfires tore through Los Angeles, destroying thousands of homes and businesses, they also sent plumes of ...