However, when wildfires begin consuming homes and businesses, the ash is made up of much more toxic materials. This can have ...

As wildfires have burned recently across southern California, the ash from burned trees and brush is ... to keep the smoke out as much as possible. Wear a well-fitting mask when outdoors.

Thousands of farmworkers labored in fields in Ventura County in late January in wildfire smoke. They have little to no ...

You may even be tempted to burn the brush in city limits. “It just causes a nuisance,” explained Springfield Fire Operations Division Battalion Chief JB Lilley. “Also with the smoke ...

When crews arrived on scene, they saw smoke and flames coming from the brush fire, which had already spread into one of the nearby structures. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire.

The report found a rise in visits related to burn and eye injuries. The percentage of emergency department (ED) visits related to fire and smoke inhalation rose dramatically in the days ...

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