wildfires

UCLA experts can provide key perspectives on the wildfires and their impacts on the people, communities and future of Los Angeles County.

Join UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain today for another conversation about the disastrous fires in Southern California.

The center will provide vital support and services for residents impacted by the fires.

UCLA climate scientists’ analysis links climate change to about a quarter of the extreme vegetation dryness when the Palisades and Eaton fires began.

Experts warn the deadly, destructive L.A. County fires could have lasting effects on mental health.

Pregnant people, children, infants and those with underlying lung disease are particularly vulnerable to particulates from the L.A. fires.

Data shows Latino workers are more often at risk of respiratory illness and income loss during fires.

Los datos muestran que los trabajadores latinos están más expuestos a sufrir enfermedades respiratorias y a perder ingresos durante los incendios.

Find out about the current status of campus operations, instruction and emergency plans and see fire-related resources for students, faculty and staff.

UCLA will modify operations and move to remote instruction through Friday, Jan. 17, Chancellor Julio Frenk announced today.

UCLA will modify operations this weekend and move to remote instruction on Monday, Jan. 13, Chancellor Julio Frenk announced.

“Many in our community are facing unimaginable challenges right now,” the chancellor said. “We can get through this if we all stand together.”

A pulmonologist explains how to protect yourself with so much fire pollution in Los Angeles.

University teams are working to mitigate the potentially destructive and life-threatening impacts of the dangerous conditions.

UCLA experts on wildfires, climate change, Santa Ana winds and wildfire-smoke are available to add context to the Franklin Fire.

California chapparal fire burns into urban Ventura County, showing need for strategies beyond fighting ‘forest’ fires.

Simulations reveal PAHs’ affinity for binding to DNA — and evading repair — in study co-led by a county firefighter.

UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain discusses weather modification, as well as contrails, conspiracies and solar radiation management.

UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain will discuss California’s fire outlook and what’s real vs. fake regarding weather control.

UCLA climate scientist Daniel Swain will discuss Hurricane Helene in a climate context and California’s fire weather.

The UCLA climate scientist will discuss the wildfire situation in Southern California and Davis Fire south of Reno.

In a new study, UCLA researchers analyze the most severe climate-driven public health risks in California.

Smoke can spread 10-15 times farther than wildfires, posing big risks for vulnerable people.

A UCLA study shows smoke from increasing wildfires in California caused up to 55,700 deaths in 11 years.

Newsletter on climate and wildfires is recognized as best overall by the L.A. chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.