Wildfire smoke is no longer just a short‑lived air quality problem drifting over cities for a few hazy days. New research shows that when these plumes rise high into the atmosphere, they can spawn ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Smoke particles from Canadian wildfires are causing air quality concerns in the Philadelphia region on Tuesday. At least 740 wildfires are currently burning in Canada, with at ...

Wildfires are spreading through Southern California, and where there's fire, there's smoke — which, research shows, can be as deadly as the flames themselves. Recently, a group of scientists sought to ...

Particles in the smoke are so small that they can evade some of the lung’s natural defenses, causing not only breathing problems but also other health concerns if they enter the bloodstream. Smoke ...

During the last several weeks, this column has discussed the impacts of wildfire smoke over Missouri, as well as how air pollution, both natural and manmade, can impact human health. While these ...

The recent Los Angeles wildfires have left many homeowners—and even nearby neighbors—facing a new kind of hazard: smoke damage. Homeowners should not re-enter their homes until the fire department has ...

The fires raging in Los Angeles have destroyed thousands of structures, and the death toll is rising. Along with the wildfires, residents must deal with other hazards: smoke and ash. Smoke is made of ...