What contaminants were released from the fire?
Air Pollutants
Measuring chemicals (VOCs), metals, and particles (PM2.5 and PM1.0).
View Data Brief 1: Preliminary Data Findings: Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality (PM2.5) – 2/21/25
View Data Brief 2: Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality (VOC and PM Levels) in the Burn Zone and Recommended Safety Precautions – 3/5/25
Ash
Analyzing settled ash in and around homes.
Coming soon.
Debris
Mapping the distribution and transport of fire debris in surface water and stormwater.
Coming soon.
How are we measuring them?
Mobile Monitoring
Using our mobile vans to take measurements of chemicals (VOCs), metals, and particulate pollution (PM2.5 and PM1.0) in and around affected areas.
Home Studies
Measuring air/water/dust/soil in homes in and around burn zones.
Emissions Modeling
Modeling exposures from fire emissions based on the distribution of different fuel stocks in urban and woodland areas.
Smoke Composition
Characterizing the composition of smoke residues and settled ash in communities downwind.
Surface Water Flow and Soil Testing
Mapping the transport of fire debris in surface water and taking soil samples of affected areas.
Firefighters
Monitoring exposures to professional and resident firefighters.
Data Disclaimer
The data shared on this website are preliminary in nature and are being made available to the public in an effort to provide data as soon as possible. Research is a process and results can change over time based on new data input.
The data shared on this site is for informational use only and should not replace the advice of a medical professional.
Liability
This is a study run by a consortium and as such, no one university or institution is responsible or liable for the data or recommendations presented.
Funding
The LA Fire HEALTH study is funded through private philanthropy.