Certain masks are effective in protecting against wildfire smoke — but only if they are fitted and worn properly.

People are taking precautions as multiple wildfires cause poor air quality across a wide swath of Los Angeles County.

As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, experts answer key questions about how wildfire smoke affects health and how to protect ...

This is Madison in New York with a special edition of the Prognosis newsletter. I’m worried the people in Los Angeles.

Dr. Stowell says an air conditioner or air purifier can up your protection.

New York City and five upstate New York cities have been named some of the best in the country in 2024 by real estate and ...

The air quality index is above 500 in some places near the wildfires, which one health scientist called "absolutely huge." A typical day in the often smoggy city might rank near 60. Meanwhile, ...

"Before we ask the taxpayers of New York to go back into their pockets and to pay more, how about just having those people who are jumping the turnstiles, are fare beaters, how about having them pay ...

Major air pollutants have declined in recent decades, but USA TODAY’s analysis shows wildfire smoke is taking their place.

Massive wildfires burning in the Los Angeles area have filled the air with a thick cloud of smoke and ash, prompting air ...

Remember, accidentally inhaling wildfire smoke can irritate your eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, per the CDC. So do your best ...

Good (Green): 0-50 AQI means there is little or no health risk associated with air quality. Moderate (Yellow): 51-100 AQI ...