Cleaning up after the LA wildfires is dangerous. Here's how to protect yourself
The ash and debris created during the burns could be loaded with dangerous materials. Experts suggest taking care.
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LA wildfires bring another health hazard: smoke
Exposure to wildfire smoke is a growing health problem across the U.S., as climate change increases the risk and intensity of wildfires.
What you need to know if you're in the path of wildfire smoke
As wildfires spread through Southern California, some people are at higher risk of health problems from the smoke, including children, older people and those with lung conditions. Here's how to stay safe.
How wildfire smoke is erasing years of progress toward cleaning up America's air
A new study finds that smoke from massive wildfires has eroded about a quarter of the air quality gains from the last few decades.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires sent more asthma sufferers to the emergency room
Centers for Disease Control studies increased asthma-related ER visits by 17% nationwide during 19 of the smokiest days. On the worst air quality day in New York state, those visits spiked 82%.
A big swath of the U.S. is under red and purple air quality alerts from Canada's smoke
In Madison, Wis., the air quality was measured at 242 Thursday morning— a "very unhealthy" purple alert rating that many other communities shared, particularly in the Midwest.
Staying safe in smoky air is particularly important for some people. Here's how
Much of the Northeast U.S. is blanketed in a murky haze of wildfire smoke. For most people breathing this air is unpleasant, for others it can be life-threatening. There are ways to reduce the risk.
Blankets of orange haze may be unwelcomed guests at weddings this weekend in the U.S.
Christina Lamoureux planned a perfect wedding. Now she is among the unlucky set of soon-to-be married couples frantically making contingency plans as clouds of polluted air linger over their nuptials.
3 lessons from the Western U.S. for dealing with wildfire smoke
How bad does the air get inside your house? What should schools do about recess? Western states have grappled with all that before.
When will air quality improve? A lot is riding on the wind
Millions of Americans are under air quality alerts as wildfires burn in Canada. Experts say the weather pattern could change by early next week, and stress the need to take precautions until then.