CNET on MSN6d
6 Doctor-Approved Ways to Protect Your Health From Wildfire Smoke and Poor Air Quality
Even if you don't live in an area where wildfires are typical, it's important to know how to protect your health.
ABC News24d
Wildfires pollute the air with smoke, dust, ash. Here's how to protect yourself
Wildfire smoke contains small particles that can cause serious health problems. Several parts of Southern California are currently under a windblown dust and ... wear masks when needed, know ...
NBC 7 San Diego28d
Is smoke from the Los Angeles wildfires reaching San Diego County?
Smoke is drifting to cities miles away from where multiple major wildfires ... wear N-95 masks if they have to go outside. When an air quality alert is issued, smoke and windblown dust may be ...
Time29d
Your Questions About Wildfire Smoke and Health, Answered
I would consider wearing a mask.” Adar says researchers have not found evidence that there’s ever a safe level of exposure to the particles found in wildfire smoke. Both Adar and Han recommend ...
Forbes28d
How To Protect Yourself Against Wildfire Smoke
This includes dust, pollen ... mask with your hands will leave oil on the mask. Finally, remember what happened to the smoke generated by the wildfires in Central Canada in 2023.
LA Times on MSN17d
What’s in the smoke and ash of L.A.-area fires? County issues health warning
Officials are warning of windblown ash and other pollutants from Los Angeles-area fires and say air quality readers won't pick up on the ash pollutants.
The L.A. wildfires left neighborhoods choking in ash and toxic air. Residents demand answers
Nearly two weeks after the Eaton fire forced Claire Robinson to flee her Altadena home, she returned, donning a white hazmat ...
AOL24d
Wildfires pollute the air with smoke, dust, ash. Here's how to protect yourself
Several parts of Southern California are currently under a windblown dust and ash advisory as ... immune systems,” Davis continued. Wildfire and smoke contain particulate matter (PM), a mixture ...
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, ...
KUNM12d
Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash
Rainfall could cause mudslides in area burned by wildfires, with officials warning residents of toxic material from debris ...
People29d
L.A. Air Is Unsafe to Breathe — Here's How to Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
As wildfires ... smoke can quickly clog the filter with particulate matter. When the filter is dark brown or grey or smells like smoke, it is time to change it for a new filter. Wear protective ...
Santa Clarita Radio15d
Hughes Fire Brings Smoke And Dust Challenges To Castaic And Santa Clarita
As the Hughes Fire continues to blaze near Castaic Lake, residents of Castaic and Santa Clarita find themselves grappling with deteriorating air quality.  The South Coast Air Quality Management ...