Opinion
The Los Angeles wildfires are finally contained, but Californians still aren’t safe
The smoke may be temporary, but toxic air pollution is an ever-present danger with effects that linger for generations.
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What Makes Urban Wildfire Smoke So Dangerous?
Yet while the dangers of forest fire emissions are well ... released by city-based fires. Also present in vehicle emissions and cigarette smoke, these nasty chemicals have been linked to cancer ...
PBS28d
Wildfires can contaminate drinking water with harmful chemicals. Here’s what to know
What many people don’t realize is the extent to which their community drinking water systems can be damaged by fire, how their ... releasing chemicals; smoke can be sucked into water systems ...
NBC Los Angeles on MSN4d
Toxic threats linger after Eaton Fire: Lawmakers demand stronger air quality protections
As hazardous chemicals pollute the air after devastating wildfires, officials call for increased monitoring to protect ...
Newsweek26d
Why LA's Urban Smoke May Be More Dangerous Than Typical Fires
Some of the hazardous substances that may be present in the smoke are fire retardants, hydrogen chloride, bromine compounds and hydrogen cyanide—a fatally toxic chemical asphyxiant in high ...
StudyFinds on MSN5d
How wildfire smoke is poisoning cities months after skies clear
Learn about the lasting impact of wildfire smoke on urban surfaces and human health. Discover how these toxic pollutants ...
LA Times on MSN18d
What’s in the smoke and ash of L.A.-area fires? County issues health warning
Officials are warning of windblown ash and other pollutants from Los Angeles-area fires and say air quality readers won't pick up on the ash pollutants.
Deccan Chronicle3d
Fire breaks out at chemical factory in Cherlapally
The cause of fire is yet to be ascertained. The fire spread quickly and thick flames and burning chemicals caused a thick cloud of smoke to spread over the area. The fire spread to an adjacent ...
CNN22d
Wildfires can contaminate drinking water systems with harmful chemicals − here’s what Los Angeles needs to know
What many people don’t realize is the extent to which their community drinking water systems can be damaged by fire, how their ... releasing chemicals; smoke can be sucked into water systems ...
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Wildfires can contaminate drinking water systems with harmful chemicals − here’s what Los Angeles needs to know
What many people don’t realize is the extent to which their community drinking water systems can be damaged by fire, how their water is affected ... plastic pipes and water meters, releasing chemicals ...