Dr. Barbara Ferrer said residents should assess their homes for soot, ash and smoke contamination before settling back in.

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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L.A. County Department of Public Health convened experts for a webinar that aimed to answer questions that residents have ...

During cleanup and recovery from the Los Angeles-area wildfires, city officials and emergency managers are also worried about ...

Reps. Laura Friedman, D-Burbank, and Judy Chu, D-Pasadena, were joined by Reps. Brad Sherman, D-Sherman Oaks, and George ...

Once the E.P.A. finishes inspecting a home site and removing toxic waste, crews contracted by the U.S. Army Corps of ...

In an effort to safeguard the region’s drinking water from wildfire-related contaminants, the Portland Water Bureau is advancing its filtration capabilities to better prepare for future environmental ...

This disposable P100 mask by 3M is approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and promises to ...

After a fire tore through 2.5 acres of Baltimore’s Camp Small lumber yard, a plan to use the logs for marsh reconstruction ...

Yu also advised LA residents to wear P100 masks, which can filter at least 99.97% of airborne particles and are more ...

Exposure to these toxic substances can occur through the inhalation of ash and fire dust particles, contact with skin, or contamination of drinking water supplies. Improper handling or disposal of ...