What we’re really worried about is the PM2.5 levels,” or the fine particles in wildfire smoke, which have a diameter of less ...

As some people return to the structures spared from Los Angeles wildfires, experts warn that they should be careful of the ...

Wildfire smoke is more than just wood burning. Research shows a mix of chemicals can be released when human-made materials ...

Vast plumes of smoke and ash from the California wildfires are threatening the health of people miles away, and has led both ...

Smoke from a fire can have a dangerous impact on your physical and mental health, even from thousands of miles away.

Oregon lawmakers meeting in a special session Thursday approved spending $218 million to pay off hundreds of unpaid invoices from contractors who worked during the historic 2024 wildfire season ...

Fierce wildfires fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds are sending residents fleeing from burning homes through flames, ...

This means that homeowners are often left unable to use air filtration devices that can help reduce the likelihood of wildfire smoke causing respiratory illnesses. "We have air filters and n95 [masks] ...

The more researchers learn about wildfire smoke, the more worrisome the picture gets. Smoke contains microscopic particles known as PM 2.5 because the PM (particulate matter) measures 2.5 ...

Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to print (Opens in new window) Crews attack the Durkee Fire in eastern Oregon from the air and ...

A new study, led by researchers at the University of Washington, has linked exposure to wildfire smoke with a higher ... pick up one of those KN95 or N95 masks that we got used to wearing during ...

Crews attack the Durkee Fire in eastern Oregon from the air and ground. (Courtesy of the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center) Five counties in eastern Oregon will get federal help paying for ...