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But what's with the pink powder blanketing some neighbourhoods ... with studies showing long-term smoke inhalation can seriously impact the lungs and heart, and even raises the risk of dementia ...

Experts say that wildfire smoke is unsafe for everyone and that all area residents should be worried about the potential health effects from this pollutant. The cause for concern is ...

AND BOY, THERE IS A THICK LAYER OF HAZE AND THE VERY STINKY SMELL OF SMOKE MOVING ACROSS THE CITY. ALL THANKS TO WHAT YOU SEE HAPPENING HERE OFF TO THE NORTH IN BABCOCK RANCH. THERE'S A VERY LARGE ...

Yet even in areas that aren’t burning, plumes of smoke remain a serious and ongoing public health threat—especially as the region braces for dangerous winds that could fuel the spread of ash ...

Fires have raged in Los Angeles for days, filling air with smoke Wildfire smoke has short- and long-term effects Expert warns of special danger in urban wildfires It’s especially concerning when the ...

Crews fighting devastating wildfires in California have been dousing homes and hillsides with bright pink fire-retardant chemicals. The eye-catching powder can now be seen blanketing cars ...

Los Angeles is already infamous for poor air quality. But the fires scorching the area now are sending up plumes of black smoke that pose threats to human health beyond that of standard wildfires.

Wildfire smoke contains a "complex mixture" of fine particles that can pose hazards after just short-term exposure, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Known as PM2.5 ...

Pink fire retardant has stained houses and buildings in Los Angeles as the authorities continue to try and slow down the blazes that have killed at least 24 people. The spray, known as Phos-Chek ...

Along with the wildfires, residents must deal with other hazards: smoke and ash. Smoke is made of tiny particles. Smoke particles 2.5 micrometers or smaller in size — known as PM2.5 — are particularly ...