A team led by Albert Kyi is conducting a study in Altadena, CA, amidst wildfire devastation to understand the health impacts on the local environment. Using advanced equipment mounted on a van, they are collecting data on air quality to determine safety levels for returning residents. With over 16,000 homes destroyed and limited information available, the team aims to offer insights on safe gardening, swimming, and outdoor activities in areas affected by fire-generated ash and toxic materials.
The data the team was gathering was part of a newly launched study tracking the health impacts of the Los Angeles wildfires over the next decade.
By traversing the 38,000 acres that encompass the two burn zones, the researchers hope to fill gaps in the data on air, soil and water quality.
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