To avoid breathing wildfire smoke, it's important to have the right gear. Dust masks, bandanas and damp pieces of cloth won't adequately protect you from inhaling fine particulate matter like PM2.5.

Many people choose to wear an N95 mask as a way to reduce exposure to harmful viruses and airborne toxins or pollutants.

(NewsNation) — Los Angeles County residents affected by the wildfires that began burning this week are advised to wear the correct masks to protect themselves against harmful smoke. Health experts ...

Every winter, as Delhi’s air thickens with smog, masks return as our go-to protection. They do help filter harmful particulate matter, but poor mask hygiene can ironically do more harm than good. A ...

SAN FRANCISCO -- As fears rise over China's coronavirus outbreak spreading to the United States, more and more people are looking for ways to protect themselves. One of the most in-demand items are ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The U.S. Forest Service is reversing its decades-long ban on federal firefighters wearing masks and providing N95s ...