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San Diego, CA - The COVID-19 pandemic has created a number of challenges, including that many are spending more time at home than ever before. This is a significant problem for those with neighbors ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- You may look at the air quality index to see how smoke conditions are outside during fire season, but how often are you thinking about your indoor air? Experts say not having a clean ...

Running errands or staying cool during fire season can be challenging, especially when trying to limit exposure to smoke. Smoke can infiltrate the respiratory system over time, which is particularly ...

MONROVIA, Calif. (KABC) -- With wildfires filling the air with smoke and ash, medical experts are advising people to stay indoors as much as possible - but dangerous particles may be getting inside ...

Cleaning clothes from smoke damage and soot can be tricky. Smoke and soot particles embed themselves deep into fabric fibers, leading to stubborn odors and potential skin irritation. Follow these tips ...

When wildfire smoke turns the air brown and hazy, you might think about heading indoors with the windows closed, running an air purifier or even wearing a mask. These are all good strategies to reduce ...

The sky turns a rusty orange. The sun dims behind a thick veil of smoke. For millions of Americans, even ones far from wildfire-prone lands, this eerie scene is no longer rare. Extreme wildfires have ...

If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you know the smell of smoke. Although increasingly that smell has been coming from wildfires instead of campfires. Researchers at Portland State University found ...

A cold front just north of Michigan is going to have at least some good affect on our weather. The cold front moving in from a not-so-common direction of the north-northeast is called a back-door cold ...