It’s been a relatively quiet wildfire season so far in the Pacific Northwest, with not much in the way of large fires or ...

Smoke often impacts the air quality during fire season, and we heard from the Shasta County air quality district manager about how people can be prepared.

Every day while on duty, firefighters are exposed to many dangers, including hazardous chemicals that can be found in just ...

In a nutshell During the 2020 West Coast wildfires, people in smoke-affected areas spent significantly more time indoors, up ...

In recent weeks, health officials have seen an increase in people coming in with health issues related to wildfire smoke.As ...

The smoke has cleared for now, but Saskatchewan is just at the start of wildfire season. Experts say the effects on people's health could linger long after the fires are out.

Smoke from Saskatchewan's wildfires may have largely dissipated for now, but researchers say the effects on people's health can linger. Sarah Henderson, director of environmental health services ...

Exposure to wildfire smoke and heat stress can negatively affect birth outcomes for women, especially in climate-vulnerable neighborhoods, according to a recent study led by USC postdoctoral ...

Health specialists were put on leave, and a report on how to protect 20 million workers from wildfire smoke has stalled ...

When wildfire smoke wafted from Canada across large swaths of the U.S. in 2023, it served as a wake-up call for federal safety experts. They drafted recommendations to protect outdoor workers from ...

It is consistently updated with fire and air quality alerts. You can also check Central Oregon Fire's website or Oregon's AirNow. We also have an E::Space air quality map on the KTVZ.COM Weather page.