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 ...

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

“No. 1, we find that wildfire smoke is the fastest-growing source of dirty air in the country by far, and No. 2, it’s unregulated by our key air quality regulation,” said Stanford’s Burke.

However, masks approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health aren't made to fit young children, the CDC says. So, you should choose a mask or respirator that fits your ...

If exposed over days or weeks, you may even see reduced lung function. According to the CDC, there are a few precautions you can take for proper protection against wildfire smoke.

According to the CDC, there are a few precautions you can take for proper protection against wildfire smoke. Monitor air quality in your community, and stay inside as much as possible based on the ...