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.

Indoor plants can also improve air quality. Research has shown they can help remove the toxic gases found in bushfire smoke.

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"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 ...

HOUSTON – As wildfires continue to rage across 2,000 acres in San Jacinto County, former Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña cautions Liberty and Northeast Harris County residents to take immediate ...

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 ...

Atmosphere by The Weather Channel curates products and services for all seasons. If you buy something from one of our links, we may earn a commission. It isn’t the first year that Canadian wildfires ...