Our hearts go out to those who have lost their lives and property in the wildfires raging in southern California and beyond. Even people whose homes weren’t directly damaged by fire may face health risks from air pollution both outdoors and indoors. In this article we cover some of the risks of wildfire smoke and provide some recommendations for minimizing exposures. The Risks of Wildfire Smoke Wildfire smoke is a complex mixture of particles and gases with the exact constituents being heav...
