Dangers of wildfire smoke on your health

What to Know About Wildfire Smoke and Air Quality
The LA wildfires have burned tens of thousands of acres – but on some weather maps, air quality still looks good. What’s going on?
LA wildfires: How can wildfire smoke affect your health?
Experts lay bare the health effects of breathing in wildfire smoke and the steps that can be taken to reduce one's risk.
The long-term health effects of L.A. County wildfire smoke
In the days after the devastating wildfires, air monitors recorded some of the highest levels of air pollution in recent years, coinciding with a surge in hospital visits.
Your Questions About Wildfire Smoke and Health, Answered
As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, experts answer key questions about how wildfire smoke affects health and how to protect yourself.
How wildfire smoke affects the body: Doctors warn of health hazards
Wildfire smoke can pose hazards from particle pollution even after only short-term exposure. Experts reveal common symptoms and offer strategies to reduce the risk.
Wildfire smoke’s long-term health effects, explained
Smoke exposure can especially pose a problem when the smoke comes from urban areas with more than just vegetation to burn, Dr. Lipi Roy said.
The Best Ways to Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke and Ash
What we’re really worried about is the PM2.5 levels,” or the fine particles in wildfire smoke, which have a diameter of less than 2.5 micrometers. In order for particles to enter your lungs’ air sacs,
Here’s What Makes The California Wildfire Smoke So Toxic
The record-breaking wildfires in California, including the Palisades and Eaton fires, are unleashing toxic smoke filled with hazardous chemicals, wreaking havoc on air quality for miles around and raising concerns about the safety of homes long after the flames are extinguished.
Here's What Wildfire Smoke Does To Your Body And Why It's So Dangerous For You To Breathe
Wildfire smoke is linked to a host of medical problems, even in people who are otherwise healthy. Here's what you need to know.
Smoke and Fire Are Sickening L.A.’s Children
The toddler’s parents said they did their best to shelter him from smoke as Los Angeles burned. They fled south toward Long ...
Does your home reek of wildfire smoke? Here’s how to get rid of it — safely
If your home is still standing after this year's wildfires, you may be wondering how to get out the clingy smell of smoke.
Los Angeles Air Quality Improves From Wildfires' Hazardous Levels
Smoke from several wildfires in metro Los Angeles negatively affects the air quality of a population of about 18 million ...
NASA Tracks Smoke From Palisades and Eaton Fires
The Palisades and Eaton fires, which have been burning for a week, broke out on January 7. These are the largest of several ...