How to make a DIY air filter with a box fan
Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.
Homemade air filters can be a cheap and effective way to protect your home from the harmful effects of wildfire smoke.
Here are signs that poor air quality may affect your pet
Bad air quality can have a negative impact on people, but pets can be more susceptible to it, and these are the things to be aware of to protect your animal.
Bad air quality can have a negative impact on people, but pets can be more susceptible to it, and these are the things to be aware of to protect your animal.
How to stop wildfire smoke from getting into your home and car
Raging winter wildfires in Los Angeles are a grim reminder of how quickly wildfire smoke can creep into your neighborhood – and your home and car.
Raging winter wildfires in Los Angeles are a grim reminder of how quickly wildfire smoke can creep into your neighborhood – and your home and car.
Palisades Fire forces evacuations, destroys homes in Los Angeles
A large brush fire broke out in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades on Tuesday.
A large brush fire broke out in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades on Tuesday.
Palisades fire: Newsom declares state of emergency, thousands evacuated
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the Pacific Palisades fire rages, burning over 1,260 acres and prompting mass evacuations in Southern California amid life-threatening wind conditions.
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the Pacific Palisades fire rages, burning over 1,260 acres and prompting mass evacuations in Southern California amid life-threatening wind conditions.
Getty Villa Museum threatened by Palisades fire
The Palisades fire has prompted evacuations, threatened homes and has caused major traffic disruptions with road closures.
The Palisades fire has prompted evacuations, threatened homes and has caused major traffic disruptions with road closures.
Palisades fire chaos: Abandoned cars and traffic gridlock caught on video
As the Pacific Palisades fire rages on, a striking video shows abandoned cars and gridlocked streets resembling a scene from an apocalypse movie. The footage underscores the chaos caused by evacuations and heavy traffic.
As the Pacific Palisades fire rages on, a striking video shows abandoned cars and gridlocked streets resembling a scene from an apocalypse movie. The footage underscores the chaos caused by evacuations and heavy traffic.
Dick Van Dyke evacuated in Malibu fire, days before 99th birthday
Dick Van Dyke was ordered to evacuate his home in Malibu amid a wildfire just days ahead of his 99th birthday.
Dick Van Dyke was ordered to evacuate his home in Malibu amid a wildfire just days ahead of his 99th birthday.
Wildfires latest: NYS Parks employee killed, air quality alerts remain in effect
A New York State parks employee died Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County, one of several blazes in the New York metro area to break out recently amid drought conditions.
A New York State parks employee died Saturday while battling a wildfire in Orange County, one of several blazes in the New York metro area to break out recently amid drought conditions.
Northeast under most significant October wildfire threat in years
Fire Weather Warnings now cover 35 million people across all of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, the New York City metro area and Long Island through Saturday evening.
Fire Weather Warnings now cover 35 million people across all of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, the New York City metro area and Long Island through Saturday evening.
Man allegedly trying to cremate his dog sparks Colorado wildfire, officials say
The partially burned remains of a dog were found during officials' investigations into the cause of the fire.
The partially burned remains of a dog were found during officials' investigations into the cause of the fire.
Colorado brush fire caused by electrocuted birds falling to the ground
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
Smokey Bear turns 80: Here's how the fictional face of fire prevention was born
Smokey Bear, the fictional face of forest fire prevention, is celebrating 80 years. It's the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history.
Smokey Bear, the fictional face of forest fire prevention, is celebrating 80 years. It's the longest running and most successful advertising campaign in American history.
Symbol of resilience: Lahaina's historic banyan tree thrives a year after deadly wildfire
In Maui's town of Lahaina, hope is emerging as the community recovers from last year's devastating wildfire. The 151-year-old banyan tree on Front Street, heavily scorched by the flames, is now showing signs of revival.
In Maui's town of Lahaina, hope is emerging as the community recovers from last year's devastating wildfire. The 151-year-old banyan tree on Front Street, heavily scorched by the flames, is now showing signs of revival.
Puppies rescued from California's Park Fire by rescuer who ran nearly 2 miles
Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.
Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.
Study: Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
Royal Fire: Sheriff spots 13 missing hikers in Tahoe National Forest
The Placer County Sheriff's Office said investigators spotted 13 young hikers Monday morning in the Tahoe National Forest who were camping about two miles from the Royal Fire.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office said investigators spotted 13 young hikers Monday morning in the Tahoe National Forest who were camping about two miles from the Royal Fire.
Michael Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch threatened by growing wildfire outside of Santa Barbara
Michael Jackson bought the 2,600-acre property in 1987 and owned it until his death in 2009. The property is now known as the Sycamore Valley Ranch.
Michael Jackson bought the 2,600-acre property in 1987 and owned it until his death in 2009. The property is now known as the Sycamore Valley Ranch.
Canada’s wildfire season prompts air quality alerts in US
An evacuation alert was issued for Fort McMurray in Alberta as crews responded to what they described as an "out-of-control wildfire."
An evacuation alert was issued for Fort McMurray in Alberta as crews responded to what they described as an "out-of-control wildfire."
Texas wildfires: Utility provider says facilities appeared to have role in igniting fire
Utility provider Xcel Energy said Thursday that its facilities appeared to have played a part in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew into the largest in state history.
Utility provider Xcel Energy said Thursday that its facilities appeared to have played a part in igniting a massive wildfire in the Texas Panhandle that grew into the largest in state history.