To avoid breathing wildfire smoke, it's important to have the right gear. Dust masks, bandanas and damp pieces of cloth won't adequately protect you from inhaling fine particulate matter like PM2.5.

Wildfire smoke in California has reached harmful levels, prompting officials to recommend residents remain indoors or wear a protective mask to protect against air pollution. Air in parts of ...

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(NewsNation) — With nearly 3000 acres burning in Califonia, health experts say N95 respirator masks offer the best protection against harmful wildfire smoke, provided they are worn correctly and fit ...

If you’ve put your COVID face masks into retirement, it’s time to start wearing them again if you live in a large region of the United States that could potentially be affected by wildfires — ...

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Social media never fails to find humor in challenging situations, like a viral video of a dog wearing a mask before a walk in wildfire-stricken Southern California. The TikTok video featuring Ralphie, ...