wildfires

The latest California Health Interview Survey also provides insights into immigrants’ health and young adult vaping, among other topics.

A new study from UCLA provides critical insights into how the January 2025 wildfire impacted air quality downwind of the fires.

Steve McNaughten has protected landmarks such as the Getty Museum, helped save lives on land and water — and delivered six babies.

Amid toxic smoke, the less educated majority ventures out far more often than college degree holders.

A UCLA-led study finds California's forests are burning more severely than at any point in the last 40 years — a change linked to both climate change and forest management.

UCLA air quality scientists Yifang Zhu and Suzanne Paulson told reporters about what some of the health risks might be.

From 1985-2024, high-severity forest fire increased thirtyfold in California, outpacing restorative fire, a UCLA study found.

A new study, co-authored by faculty from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, suggests particles from 2025 fires settled far from burn zones.

Southern California’s long dry spell and warm weather meant the region was primed for wildfires when strong Santa Ana winds hit this week.

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Faculty, staff and students continue interdisciplinary efforts to understand the impact of the blazes.

UCLA’s scholarly and creative work travels far beyond our labs, studio spaces and classrooms. It serves our communities.

UCLA hosted the first annual LA Fire Research Conference to answer that question, convening researchers from across the U.S., agencies and survivors.

Work launched in the immediate aftermath of the January 2025 blazes continues to deliver practical insights and tools for wildfire risk reduction and disaster response.

Members of the Bruin community came together on Jan. 7 for a moving ceremony of remembrance, music and acts of healing.

Sam James and the Altadena Recovery Team meet survivors’ needs and push for policy-informed advocacy.

One year later, UCLA Health experts say long-term threats to lung health, mental well-being and overall community wellness remain.

The findings by UCLA public health researchers underscore the need to minimize indoor exposures during the recovery phase.

They held an event to test soil samples from neighborhoods hit hard by the 2025 wildfires for lead and other contaminants.

Materials documenting nearly 100 years of community life at the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center have been preserved for the public.

The wildfires that devastated Los Angeles last January continue to raise profound questions. Bruin researchers are leading the way to mitigate future fire risk.

The worst wildfires in the history of Southern California called for action and solutions. I am proud UCLA has offered both.

A new UCLA study finds people clash more with wildlife in drought years.

The ongoing public showcase features examples of rapid-install modular homes.

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