(NewsNation) — With nearly 3000 acres burning in Califonia, health experts say N95 respirator masks offer the best protection against harmful wildfire smoke, provided they are worn correctly and fit ...

To avoid breathing wildfire smoke, it's important to have the right gear. Dust masks, bandanas and damp pieces of cloth won't adequately protect you from inhaling fine particulate matter like PM2.5.

Should I use my aircon? Do I need an air purifier? Can indoor plants help? And which masks actually work for smoke?

Atmosphere by The Weather Channel curates products and services for all seasons. If you buy something from one of our links, we may earn a commission. With wildfire smoking spreading as far south as ...

Wildfire smoke can cause a wide array of health issues, according to the district. Along with eye and throat irritation, it can cause coughing and wheezing, especially among people with asthma, ...

Noxious smoke from several wildfires in Northern California and Oregon was carried by winds into the San Francisco Bay Area this week, leaving many of us wondering how to protect ourselves from ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Air quality in Lansing was in the “unhealthy” (red) category Wednesday morning before rain moved through, according to the U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI). Like in the COVID years ...

With the Environmental Protection Agency issuing air quality warnings for several states over the smoke from the Canadian wildfires, it’s important to understand and obtain the correct protection. One ...

The latest California wildfires have already destroyed thousands of homes, scorched more than 39,000 acres, and forced 88,000 families to evacuate, with officials reporting that 88,000 people in Los ...