Following the devastating fires that swept through Los Angeles in January, concerns are on the rise about the long-term health impacts of smoke inhalation.
Dr. Barbara Ferrer said residents should assess their homes for soot, ash and smoke contamination before settling back in.
The air quality index measures PM2.5, less than 2.5 microns particles, to determine the intensity of air pollution in cities.
L.A. County Department of Public Health convened experts for a webinar that aimed to answer questions that residents have ...