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Is the Air Quality Index enough? What the AQI can — and can't — tell you about how healthy the atmosphere is.

After fires destroyed multiple neighborhoods across Los Angeles County, many residents looked up to find blue, smoke-free skies this week. The Air Quality Index (AQI) — which measures the concentration of pollutants in the air — seemed to confirm all was well in the L.

Why It’s So Confusing to Determine Air Quality in Los Angeles Right Now

Calculating air pollution from wildfires and other events has become more complicated. That doesn’t mean it’s necessarily more accurate.

Wildfire health questions: Air quality, clean up risks and more

KCRW and R&S Kayne Foundation Los Angeles held a public information panel and Q&A session regarding immediate and long-term health considerations from the fires. Watch in English or Spanish.

Air quality concerns linger following wildfires

During the wildfires, several communities throughout LA County experienced poor air quality. Chris Chavez, deputy policy director for the Coalition for Clean Air, says many people are now breathing toxic air.

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Does a ‘good’ Air Quality Index rating mean it’s safe to be outdoors?

The Air Quality Index, or AQI, is the primary system used to warn the public when air pollution is dangerous. It’s based on ...

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This Free iPhone and Mac Widget Tracks Your Local Air Quality

I've lived in Oregon for a decade, meaning I've experienced multiple wildfire seasons. You learn quickly, in these conditions ...

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Risks from ash and air pollution remain for people returning after wildfires. Here’s how to stay safe

As people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the air ...

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Windblown dust and ash advisory extended. How wildfires are affecting LA air quality

Ash from the recent LA County fires and burn scars formed by other wildfires in the fall can be dispersed by strong winds.

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The long-term health effects of L.A. County wildfire smoke

In the days after the devastating wildfires, air monitors recorded some of the highest levels of air pollution in recent ...

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Here’s What Makes The California Wildfire Smoke So Toxic

The record-breaking wildfires in California, including the Palisades and Eaton fires, are unleashing toxic smoke filled with ...

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