What threats lurk in the smoke and ash of L.A. area fires? New health warnings
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from Los Angeles Times1 month ago
"Windblown ash particles may be too large to be detected by air quality instrumentation and will not influence Air Quality Index levels. However, ash particles are typically visible to the naked eye either in the air or on outdoor surfaces."
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-14/what-threats-lurk-in-the-smoke-and-ash-of-l-a-area-fires
"The main component of smoke is particulate matter and that can penetrate deep into the lungs, which directly causes respiratory issues but can also enter the bloodstream where it can cause a range of other health issues."
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-14/what-threats-lurk-in-the-smoke-and-ash-of-l-a-area-fires
"Wildfire smoke is unsafe for everyone and all area residents should be worried about the potential health impacts from this pollutant."
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-14/what-threats-lurk-in-the-smoke-and-ash-of-l-a-area-fires
"Exposure to air pollution like wildfire smoke can also lead to the onset of asthma in otherwise healthy people, depending on what it consists of, can be even more dangerous to public health than other types of air pollution."
Los Angeles Timeshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-01-14/what-threats-lurk-in-the-smoke-and-ash-of-l-a-area-fires
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