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 ...

Even with thick smoke coming from the Hughes Fire, skies have been clear in many areas, and the air quality forecast has been ...

The areas surrounding the wildfire, including the San Gabriel Mountains, the 5 Freeway corridor near Castaic Lake and Santa Clarita, are expected to be the most impacted by the Hughes fire, which ...

A wildfire smoke advisory remains in effect this weekend for most of Southern California due to wildfires in Los Angeles ...

Southern California air quality monitors issued a dust and ash alert for all of Los Angeles County as strong Santa Ana winds blow through the Eaton and Palisades burn scars.​ ...

Unlike typical wildfires, smoke from the L.A. fires — consisting of toxic materials from burned down homes, cars, and more — ...

Air quality across parts of California is deteriorating to hazardous levels as strong winds drive rapid wildfire spread and stir up heavy dust.

Wear a tight-fitting N95 mask at the bare minimum, but a P100 is better, experts say. Wear long sleeves, eye protection, closed-toed shoes and cut-resistant gloves. Clean or decontaminate anything ...

Air quality in the Los Angeles area is expected to remain unhealthy ... in the San Fernando Valley and moderate in Orange County. Smoke impacts will depend on fire activity, containment efforts ...

Wildfire ash carries many carcinogens that could cause short- and long-term health problems, including asthma attacks and difficulty breathing.

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