And what does that mean for kids? First, the risks. Wildfire smoke includes small particles that can be dangerous for your health. (It’s called particulate matter 2.5). As LAist has reported ...

Listen • 2:09 What parents should know about wildfire air quality, ash, and protecting kids Wildfire smoke causes particularly dangerous air quality, especially for sensitive groups that include ...

How trustworthy is AQI (Air Quality Index)? What is PM2.5? And at what distance does fire zone adjacency stop mattering? Is there a reliable way to test the safety of your water? Are kids safe indoors ...

Years ago, many of my friends and neighbors were under siege by 70-mile-per-hour Santa Ana winds and wildfires, decimating their homes and obliterating their sense of safety and security.