Even if you don't live in an area where wildfires are typical, it's important to know how to protect your health.

Wildfires are tearing through thousands of acres in Los Angeles County in California, as strong Santa Ana winds stoke the ...

Even though the Palisades and Eaton fires are now mostly contained, the Santa Ana winds have led to new fires flaring up ...

if you can smell smoke or see ash from a wildfire, it's best to limit outdoor activities, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The smoke forecast shows smoke ...

Wildfire ash carries many carcinogens that could cause short- and long-term health problems, including asthma attacks and ...

There are many pollutants of concern in wildfire smoke,” including ozone, carbon monoxide and other toxic gases, says pediatrician Debra Hendrickson.

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, ...

(Bloomberg) -- As fires burned across LA this week, worried residents have been looking at measures of air quality to help determine how safe it is to be outside.Smoke from wildfires can travel ...

The bushfire started northwest of Downtown Los Angeles and spread from Los Angeles County to Ventura County and prompted evacuations.

The Air Quality Index measured 156 near Forks, Washington, and received a rating of "unhealthy," meaning some members of the general public may experience health effects and members of sensitive ...