In 2023, Canadian wildfires caused significant decline in air quality in New York, and much further afield (Credit: Getty Images) As wildfires blaze through Canada, air quality alerts are in place ...

Scientists have found that people are being exposed to more toxins than previously known. By Maggie Astor A decade ago, wildfire smoke was barely on many Americans’ radar. Spurred by climate change, ...

Portland faces real risk of urban wildfire. Get ready now and make a plan. Sign up for alerts, make a "go" kit, and defend your space. Learn how you can make your home and your community more wildfire ...

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Learn how to keep your family and home safe during a wildfire. Learn how to keep your family and home safe during a wildfire. You may have to leave your home quickly to stay safe. Know where you will ...

Boston, MA—Exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) from wildfire smoke was associated with increased visits to emergency departments (ED) for mental health conditions, according to a new ...

If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE (3473). If the fire is in your community, call 911. In Alberta, peak wildfire season starts March 1 and runs until October 31. However, ...

Components of this research have been published in: Manzello S. (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Wildfires and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fires. New York: Springer. This study finds negligible cost ...

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It’s important to be aware of your wildfire risk. Rapid population growth into the wildland urban interface, where wildland meets developed land, along with more frequent elevated wildfire conditions ...

Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings is a federal grant program to enhance community wildfire smoke preparedness. The program can provide grants to states, federally recognized Tribes, ...