How to stop wildfire smoke from getting into your home and car

Raging winter wildfires in Los Angeles are a grim reminder of how quickly wildfire smoke can creep into your neighborhood – and your home and car.

3 fires spreading across Los Angeles County
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Thousands across the Los Angeles area have evacuated their homes due to three wildfires.

High winds cause California wildfire to quickly spread
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The governor of California declared a state of emergency as the Palisades Fire destroyed homes and families evacuated the area.

Palisades fire: Newsom declares state of emergency, thousands evacuated

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the Pacific Palisades fire rages, burning over 1,260 acres and prompting mass evacuations in Southern California amid life-threatening wind conditions.

Massive wildfire burning in Southern California
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The Governor of California says many homes and businesses have already been destroyed in the "Palisades Fire," which quickly spread after a fierce windstorm his the area on Tuesday.

Getty Villa Museum threatened by Palisades fire

The Palisades fire has prompted evacuations, threatened homes and has caused major traffic disruptions with road closures.

Palisades fire chaos: Abandoned cars and traffic gridlock caught on video

As the Pacific Palisades fire rages on, a striking video shows abandoned cars and gridlocked streets resembling a scene from an apocalypse movie. The footage underscores the chaos caused by evacuations and heavy traffic.

Live report: Major fire breaks out in Malibu, CA
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Firefighters are battling a major fire in Malibu. FOX Reporter Mario Ramirez is at the scene to deliver a live report.

Pepperdine students shelter in place as major CA fire breaks out
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Fire crews in Southern California are battling a major fire in Malibu. The Franklin Fire broke out north of Pepperdine's campus Monday night. The university issued a shelter-in-place on campus.

UW study links wildfire smoke with increase dementia risk
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University of Washington researchers released a recent study that links wildfire smoke exposure with increased dementia risk.

Wildfire smoke amplifies dementia risk, UW study finds

A new study spearheaded by the University of Washington has found a strong connection between long-term exposure to wildfire smoke and higher rates of dementia.

Wildfires continue to burn on East, West Coast
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Firefighters on the East Coast and West Coast are both working to contain wildfires that have spread thousands of acres.

Wildfires raging on East, West Coast
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East and West Coast firefighters are both battling massive wildfires as gusty winds add fuel to the flames.

Wildfires latest: NYS Parks employee killed, air quality alerts remain in effect

A New York State parks employee died Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County, one of several blazes in the New York metro area to break out recently amid drought conditions.

Dozens of homes destroyed as massive CA wildfire spreads
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High winds are driving fast-moving wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of people to evacuate.