SCIENCEPASADENA NOW
Studying the Wildfires in Caltech’s Backyard
Caltech labs are conducting research projects to address public health and safety concerns following the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Scientists are testing for heavy metal contamination, monitoring air quality, and assessing erosion hazards in the burn area.
Mentioned
Related Signal
Adjacent reporting
- UCLA researchers race to uncover environmental impact of Boyle Heights warehouse fire
- Chester County researchers conduct wildfire safety experiments to inform home builders
- President Trump is taking aim at forest and wildfire research just as the West is poised to burn
- Sandy fire burns near former nuclear test site, triggering air monitoring efforts
- MAP: Where have wildfires burned in Central Texas in 2026?