If you have been hearing about poor air quality in New York City Friday, you can breathe a deep sigh of relief (literally): ...

Major air pollutants have declined in recent decades, but USA TODAY’s analysis shows wildfire smoke is taking their place.

But as the fires burned through houses, cars and industrial areas, they spewed out vast amounts of smoke, ash and noxious gases that spread across the city. Indicators like the Air Quality Index (AQI ...

Tens of thousands of people have evacuated their homes and at least two have died in raging fires sweeping across Los Angeles County Wednesday. Multiple wildfires spread by strong Santa Ana winds ...

Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the blazes.