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Boyle Heights Fire

Although the Boyle Heights fire is 24 miles away UCLA has several locations across Los Angeles where staff may be impacted.

Smoke from a Fire

Information and Resources

This resource page was created to address wildfire smoke; however, many of the resources and information provided may also apply to other air quality events.
 

Wildfire Smoke Information and Resources

Most commercial HVAC systems typically provide better filtration of airborne particulate matter than most residential air filtration systems. As a result, individuals who live locally may experience better particulate filtration while in the workplace than at home. However, these filters are designed to capture particulate matter and do not eliminate smoke odors.