Far From the Fires, the Deadly Risks of Smoke Are Intensifying
Researchers see a growing health danger from the vast plumes of pollution spawned by wildfires like the ones devastating Los Angeles.
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Unauthorized drones risk lives in Los Angeles County amid fires
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Los Angeles Will Remain at High Risk of Fire Into Next Week
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Los Angeles Geared Up for Fire Risk, but Fell Short
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WATCH: Southern California brush fire fills sky with smoke
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Eaton Fire turns deadly as wildfires spread in California
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Watch: Smoke billows over LA as houses engulfed in fire
The blaze has been fuelled by fierce winds that are expected to reach up to 100mph (160km/h).BBC News - 4d -
Nursing home in Pasadena evacuated as thick smoke from wildfire approaches
Residents at the Pasadena Park Healthcare & Wellness Center in Pasadena, California, are being evacuated as the Eaton Fire grows nearby. KNBC's Macy Jenkins reports.NBC News - 4d -
‘We were choking on the smoke’: Witness shares scene as he evacuated from Eaton Fire
Connor Benavides lives near the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, and describes the moment he evacuated ahead of the fast-moving wildfire that has burned more than 200 acres. KNBC reports.NBC News - 4d -
More than 500 animals killed by smoke inhalation in Dallas shopping mall fire
A structure fire that erupted at a Dallas shopping center Friday morning killed over 500 animals, most of which were small birds, according to authorities.NBC News - Jan. 4
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