Other places hit by wildfires advise Los Angeles to rebuild public spaces that capture the generosity and bonds felt among ...

In historically diverse Altadena, where more than 9,000 structures were destroyed in the fire, some congregations have dozens ...

Hazardous waste and the scale of the disaster make fire cleanup tricky for Los Angeles and the EPA.

The Coachella Valley is expected to have unhealthy air quality over the weekend as smoke and ash from several ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles and Ventura counties drift into the area. The South ...

But Wallace's expertise in this area is more than just academic. It's informed by her horrifying experience. On Oct. 20, 1991, Wallace smelled smoke wafting in the air outside of her home, high in the ...

Ash, smoke and other chemicals can easily seep into homes and buildings, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “During a wildfire or other combustion-related activities ...

On "LA Times Today": What health threats are lurking in the smoke and ash of the wildfires? A health warning about toxins. Plus, the future impact of the fires — will Los Angeles be able to host the ...

But they knew that where there was smoke, there was also ash. And data to collect. The 209-foot boat, the Reuben Lasker, changed course and piloted toward Manhattan Beach, California.

The Sakurajima volcano erupted, sending ash clouds over towns in Japan on January ... continuing intense volcanic activity at the site. Dense volcanic smoke was seen drifting eastward.

"They're sort of like big, white, chunky pieces of ash." What's different, and worse, about the smoke from the L.A. fires What is the pink powder fire crews are dropping on L.A., and how does it work?

people returning home when the initial fire hazard is over can still face health concerns from airborne compounds in the ash and smoke. Firefighters in the state are still working to put out the two ...