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

Were you successful this past Saturday?” I tilted my head like a dog trying to understand something. “This past Saturday” referred to the gathering of so many of my brave ...

It took a week, but AQMD mobile testing from Jan. 31 in the Altadena fire area showed no elevated levels for air toxics.

Urban wildfires like LA’s make harmful chemicals from burning plastics and electronics that can make indoor air dangerous for months.

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which may contain substances including arsenic, other metals, and asbestos, which can be harmful to health," said the release. "This includes any runoff that may flow onto or pond on the beach sand.

Next week in Coronation Street, the Platt house will be set on fire – and lives are in danger. David Platt (Jack P Shepherd) will reach a conclusion in the coming days which changes everything ...

An ocean water quality rain advisory was issued for all of Los Angeles County beaches after weekend rainfall caused mudslides ...

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LA County public health director Barbara Ferrer also warned locals about harmful heavy metals, arsenic and other harmful materials.in the ash being carried from fire affected areas. Notably ...

Louis says that the method used for a cultural burn depends on the area. In a heavily forested area, there are some trees that benefit from burning. Grasslands are burned to reduce fuel and ...