wildfires

UCLA atmospheric and oceanic sciences professor Suzanne Paulson details how to limit exposure to dangerous particulates.

“I wanted to let them all know that people have their backs in this time of turmoil,” a team member said.

UCLA urban planning and disaster response expert Stephen Commins answers some of the most pressing questions.

Campus leaders hosted four virtual events to inform and hear from students, parents and employees, from Jan. 13 through 16.

Chancellor Julio Frenk today shared a message with the campus community about changes to campus operations and academic instruction.

UCLA’s Roger Wakimoto and Michael Beck sent a message to researchers about ramping up activities as UCLA returns to in-person work and instruction.

UCLA's Monroe Gorden Jr. and Michael Beck today sent a message to students about returning to campus and the resources available to them.

UCLA’s Michael Beck, Michael Levine and Lubbe Levin sent a message to UCLA employees outlining the campus’s transition to modified operations and the resources available to help those affected by the fires.

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

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.