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

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Wildfire smoke ‒ burning trees and shrubs but also homes and other manmade materials ‒ contains toxic chemicals harmful to human health immediately and over longer periods. These carry risks such as ...

Portland’s air quality is currently comparable to Los Angeles, despite the ongoing wildfires in Southern California.

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Unlike typical wildfires, smoke from the L.A. fires — consisting of toxic materials from burned down homes, cars, and more — poses additional risks to public health.