Wildfire smoke contains a "complex mixture" of fine particles that can pose hazards after just short-term exposure, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Known as PM2.5 ...

These models can help clear harmful particulates. Plus, other steps you can take to improve indoor air quality.Left to right: ...

Wildfire smoke can cause high levels of air pollution, with particle pollution especially harmful to public health. Children, the elderly, and people with conditions such as heart and lung disease ...

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That's because the particulate matter within the smoke irritates the respiratory system, impacting the body's ability to function even among those who are healthy, and even short-term exposure of ...

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As a series of massive fires continues to blaze through the Los Angeles area, blanketing neighborhoods with smoke and forcing ... conditions or weakened immune systems are at higher risk of ...

Wildfire smoke can affect the health and safety individuals and their pets, even when living or traveling far from the source of the blaze. The CDC's top safety tip for wildfire smoke protection ...

Powerful, wind-fueled wildfires raging across parts of Los Angeles County on Wednesday filled the surrounding air with smoke, making it unhealthy to breathe, officials said. "Predicting where ash ...

Firefighters are still struggling to control the blazes, which have led to wildfire smoke that’s worsening the air quality in the region. Wildfire smoke can travel long distances and affect the ...

Depending on where you live, you could be wrong. That's because even after wildfires are over, the smoke can linger in the atmosphere for days or weeks. The smoke also can travel hundreds of miles ...

Wildfires are ablaze across California and they pose a significant threat to residents—not just because of the fire, but also due to the health impacts of breathing in smoke. These can range ...