Wildfire on California coast near Big Sur is 45% contained
Shifting winds and increased humidity have helped firefighters make progress against a blaze burning in rugged mountains near California’s Big Sur coast, authorities said.
In the age of megafires, Long Beach firefighters battle blazes across the West
As the drought-stricken state burns, more and more firefighters are being asked to trade their normal routine of house fires and car wrecks for raging infernos tearing through rural communities.
Long Beach escaped flames during historic fire season, but how toxic is all the smoke we’ve had?
Microscopic toxic compounds cause most of wildfires’ bad health effects, said a professor of environmental chemistry at the University of Washington. “If you’re seeing the big particles like those covering your car, absolutely there will also be the more dangerous particulate matter.”
Strong winds drive fire through Orange County canyons, bring smoke to Long Beach
The Bond Fire threatened homes in Orange County early Thursday and brought the smell of smoke to Long Beach.
Fierce winds drive wildfires through Orange County, prompt smoke warning in Long Beach
Although the twin fires were burning about 30 miles away, the strong winds that drove the blazes through brushy Orange County hills also carried smoke to Long Beach, prompting authorities to warn residents to stay inside as much as possible.
Trump spurns science on climate’s role in California wildfires: ‘Don’t think science knows’
With the smell of California wildfires in the air, President Donald Trump on Monday ignored the scientific consensus that climate change is playing a central role in historic West Coast infernos.
Smoke, ash from wildfires descend on Long Beach; raises air quality hazards
According to air-quality data from IQAir, Long Beach could experience hazardous air conditions on Saturday and unhealthy levels into next week.
Health officials warn of poor air quality due to fires
Residents who can see or smell smoke should avoid unnecessary outdoor activities.
Device to reveal baby’s gender sparked wildfire
Firefighters arrived within minutes and the distraught couple told them what happened and provided their own photos and video to aid the investigation.
New wildfires, strong winds send smoke wafting over SoCal, trigger evacuations
Strong winds fanned new fires in the Inland Empire on Thursday, burning homes and forcing residents to flee.