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On LA Fire Lines, Inmates Shoulder Heavy Packs and Tackle Dangerous Work for Less Than $30 a Day
California inmates risk lives fighting wildfires for low pay, sparking debate on fair compensation and exploitation.
What to Know About Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality
The LA wildfires have burned tens of thousands of acres – but on some weather maps, air quality still looks good. What’s ...
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Holy Smokes That’s a Fire Name
Dr. Anderson-Camenzind presented this story at Story Mosaic on October 30, 2024. This is the text version.
Wildfires ignite infection risks, by weakening the body’s immune defences and spreading bugs in smoke
Over the past several days, the world has watched on in shock as wildfires have devastated large parts of Los Angeles. Beyond ...
The eye behind the lens: AP photographers on pictures capturing horror and emotions of LA fires
As uncontrolled blazes have turned large swaths of Los Angeles into hellscapes the last week, Associated Press photographers ...
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An even bigger threat is looming behind California’s fires
Fires in and around Los Angeles continue to rage as gusting Santa Ana winds drive the flames through brush and into ...
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Fire Tornadoes Are a Risk Under California's Extreme Wildfire Conditions
California firefighters face new threat: rare and dangerous fire tornadoes that can intensify wildfires in LA.
Wildfire smoke’s long-term health effects, explained
Smoke exposure can especially pose a problem when the smoke comes from urban areas with more than just vegetation to burn, Dr ...
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Fire at Market Place Shopping Center contained to vents
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in the Market Place Shopping Center, 2000 N. Neil ...
Wildfires pollute the air with smoke, dust, ash. Here's how to protect yourself
Several parts of southern California are currently under windblown dust and ash advisories as deadly wildfires continue to ...
The Best Ways to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke and Ash
What we’re really worried about is the PM2.5 levels,” or the fine particles in wildfire smoke, which have a diameter of less ...
How wildfire smoke affects the body: Doctors warn of health hazards
Wildfire smoke can pose hazards from particle pollution even after only short-term exposure. Experts reveal common symptoms ...