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Monstrous wildfires blanket Southern California with smoky air, threatening the health of millions

Headline from KVOA Tucson

Massive wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area have filled the air with a thick cloud of smoke and ash, prompting air quality advisories. Three major fires broke out Tuesday

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  1. Fox10 Phoenix

    Hazardous air quality reported in Los Angeles area as wildfires rage (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

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    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    Smoke from the raging Southern California wildfires is filling city skylines, causing officials to warn residents of hazardous air quality.

  2. Voice of America

    In photos: Wildfires rage in California (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes, clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled and straining resources as officials prepared for the situation to worsen early Wednesday, The Associated Press reported.

  3. Kokomo Tribune

    See photos of fire, smoke and flight as wildfires race across Southern California (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    Strong winds that sent wildfires ripping through the mountains and foothills around Los Angeles on Tuesday fed a spectacle of smoke, flames and flight.

  4. The Boston Globe

    See photos and videos of flames, smoke, and residents fleeing the Southern California wildfires (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Strong winds have sent wildfires ripping through the mountains and foothills around Los Angeles.

  5. Newsweek

    Millions in California told to close windows and doors as wildfires rage (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Strong winds are fueling fires and kicking up dust, leading to dangerously poor air quality across the South Coast Air Basin.

  6. KVOA Tucson

    Monstrous wildfires blanket Southern California with smoky air, threatening the health of millions (opens KVOA Tucson)

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    KVOA Tucson's feed description

    Massive wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area have filled the air with a thick cloud of smoke and ash, prompting air quality advisories. Three major fires broke out Tuesday

  7. ABC 30 Fresno

    Air quality concerns amid Southern California wildfires (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    As thick smoke tops Southern California, the air quality is top-of-mind for many.

  8. Newsweek

    California wildfires: Map update reveals air quality levels as LA burns (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Air quality across parts of California is deteriorating to hazardous levels as strong winds drive rapid wildfire spread and stir up heavy dust.

  9. Breitbart News

    Southern California Air Quality 'Unhealthy' Due to Fires: 'Remain Indoors' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The air quality in southern California is being seriously impacted by the raging wildfires, with officials telling residents to wear masks.

  10. CBS News

    Extreme fire conditions, poor air quality remain in Southern California as high winds persist (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The extreme fire conditions caused by a "life-threatening" windstorm have been deemed a "particularly dangerous situation," weather officials say.

  11. CBS News

    See map of where air quality is being affected by the Los Angeles wildfires (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    As thousands of acres burn across Southern California, wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality in the region and beyond.

  12. Science News

    California wildfire season should be over. So why is L.A. burning? (opens Science News)

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    Science News's feed description

    In some parts of California, fire season is now year-round due to rising heat and little rain. High winds and dry conditions are fueling L.A.’s infernos.

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