As large-scale wildfires erupt around the world at an ever-increasing rate and scale, understanding of the health effects of ...

Following the devastating fires that swept through Los Angeles in January, concerns are on the rise about the long-term health impacts of smoke inhalation.

Smoke was seen billowing from a recycling plant in Beaver County on Wednesday. Beaver County dispatchers said emergency crews ...

While scientists were able to save and move some creatures in the aftermath, researchers are worried about the prospects for ...

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

Thousands of farmworkers labored in fields in Ventura County, Calif. in late January in wildfire smoke. They have little to no protection from its harmful effects.

A study published in JAMA Neurology has discovered a troubling new health concern: prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke may ...

In January, 2025, six wildfires broke out and spread rapidly across the greater Los Angeles region in California, USA. Fanned by the strong Santa Ana winds, these raging infernos have caused ...

Learn about the lasting impact of wildfire smoke on urban surfaces and human health. Discover how these toxic pollutants ...

When a fire burns in an urban area, it unleashes a slurry of chemicals. Scientists are trying to understand the chemistry at ...

Residents describe experiences of sore throats and other symptoms. The energy storage industry insists that this incident is ...

Long-term exposure to wildfire and non-wildfire fine particulate matter over the course of 3 years was associated with the risk for incident dementia.