Polluted air, health problems brought by Southern California fires are expected to linger
The Thomas fire leaves a thick layer of smoke in Ventura on Friday. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) by Soumya Karlamangla and Ruben Vives – Contact Reporters, Los Angeles Times A week of major wind-whipped fires across Southern California has caused significant air pollution and health problems. The air quality is worst in and