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.

"The health impacts of a wildfire can affect communities even miles away from the fire," says Allie Kelleher, Direct Relief Program Manager. Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South ...

Should I use my aircon? Do I need an air purifier? Can indoor plants help? And which masks actually work for smoke?

The reversal of a decades-old U.S. Forest Service policy means that federal wildland firefighters can now mask up if they want to — something Washington’s state wildland firefighters have been able to ...