Windblown dust and ash advisory in effect for LA County amid Santa Ana winds
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued a Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory until 10 p.m. Tuesday due to the strong Santa Ana winds that may affect air quality throughout the area.  “Windblown dust and ash contain small particles that may cause irritation or exacerbate pre-existing health conditions,
‘Everyone needs to be on high alert,’ mayor says, as LA faces another round of Santa Ana winds
Another round of fire-fueling Santa Ana winds is lashing Southern California after a brief weekend reprieve helped crews make more progress battling the deadly infernos in Los Angeles County.
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L.A. Wildfires: Santa Ana winds drive fire risk back up to extreme levels.
Southern California was bracing Monday for another round of powerful, sweeping winds in and around Los Angeles, where the landscape remains dangerously starved of rain and firefighters are still working to fully contain wildfires that have left at least 27 people dead and destroyed thousands of homes.
Windblown dust and ash advisory extended. How wildfires are affecting LA air quality
Ash from the recent LA County fires and burn scars formed by other wildfires in the fall can be dispersed by strong winds. See an air quality map.
California Faces New Santa Ana Wind Blast As Fires Continue
Forecasters are expecting another Santa Ana wind event this week, threatening to worsen fires and walk back recent containment progress of the Los Angeles wildfires. AccuWeather meteorologists and the National Weather Service (NWS) have warned that strong winds are expected to build up from Monday,
Santa Ana winds are returning this week, increasing fire weather concerns
The National Weather Service says dangerous fire weather conditions are expected for much of Ventura and L.A. counties late Monday morning through Tuesday evening, possibly continuing through Thursday.
Santa Ana winds return as crews battle LA wildfire
More Santa Ana winds are expected in California, which is still reeling from the wildfires in Los Angeles County. As the winds intensify, experts are also warning of hidden health risks in the air. Reporter Sarah Alegre has more.
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Air quality remains a big concern in Los Angeles County, and not just for those nearby the Palisades and Eaton fires.
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Air quality monitoring not equipped to measure full dangers from Eaton, Palisades fires, experts say
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