Wildfire smoke, ash spark health concerns in L.A.
- Wildfire smoke and ash in Los Angeles have raised serious health concerns, affecting air quality and causing symptoms like cough and sore throat for residents.
- The fires have killed at least 25 people and destroyed around 12,000 structures while burning over 40,000 acres since January 7.
- Health officials warn that toxic gases from the fires may linger in homes for months, leading to long-term health issues like lower birth weights and increased cancer risks.
- The city of Pasadena declared a local public health emergency due to widespread ash and particulate matter in the air from the fires.
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