Smoke from wildfires — like the ones in Los Angeles — can have health consequences. Here's what experts expect.

After the fires get under control, wind could help push some particles out of the air, as will gravity with some larger ...

The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert due to harmful levels of particle pollution from windblown dust for ...

Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the ...

Here's advice from SCAQMD: Avoid using indoor or outdoor wood-burning appliances, including fireplaces. Avoid vigorous ...

Bad air quality can have a negative impact on people, but pets can be more susceptible to it, and these are the things to be ...

Millions woke up to hazy skies and poor air quality Wednesday morning as crews continued to fight the Palisades Fire in western Los Angeles, the Eaton Fire near Altadena and the Hurst/Sylmar Fire ...

Major air pollutants have declined in recent decades, but USA TODAY’s analysis shows wildfire smoke is taking their place.

How bad is the air? The South Coast Air Quality Management District monitors particulates in our region. SCAQMD says much of ...

AirNow is a collaborative effort of federal agencies that provides air quality data across the U.S. The site also has ...