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.

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As wildfires scorch Canada and smoke blankets the United States from Minnesota to New England and south to Florida, millions of people are under air-quality alerts. Face masks — the same kind used in ...

(KTLA) – As drought-plagued Western states enter peak wildfire season, you may be wondering if all those COVID-19 masks you have laying around will also protect you from fire smoke. The short answer: ...

(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 ...

The type of mask matters if you don’t want to inhale harmful pollutants. This is a Kaiser Health News story. Toby Lewsadder stepped outside an Ace Hardware store wearing a simple one-strap dust mask.

In the wake of the Palisades fire affecting Los Angeles, the importance of wearing protective masks cannot be overstated. With smoke and harmful particulates filling the air, safeguarding your lungs ...