The air quality index measures PM2.5, less than 2.5 microns particles, to determine the intensity of air pollution in cities.

The Washington State Wine Commission hosted a talk last week highlighting research into how wineries around the state can ...

Researchers say that long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution, particularly wildfire smoke, is linked to dementia.

The following fire reports were released by the Washington Fire Department (WFD): ...

As wildfires rage in the Los Angeles area, air quality is deteriorating and health risks from air pollution mount. Here’s what to know about staying safe.

With the increase in wildfires in certain areas of the country, Americans should know the risks of exposure to smoke and how ...

A man in his 40s was left with severe burns on 40% of his body after his bedroom caught on fire, the Marysville Fire District ...

Even “a few really severe wildfire smoke days,” with the Air Quality Index over 200, could translate into increased risk, said Joan Casey of the University of Washington in Seattle ...

As firefighters work to get the Hughes Fire under control, thousands were forced to evacuate as flames, smoke and debris came ...

An audit of Metrorail's emergency and fire safety systems found the agency lacked reliable communication systems during ...