For decades, studies have consistently linked higher wildfire smoke exposure to increased cardiovascular and lung issues, cancer and premature death. The Forest Service’s own researchers have warned ...

As wildfire risks grow nationwide, NFPA’s 2026 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day funding highlights the increasing overlap between community resilience and occupational safety responsibilities. The ...

Smoke is hanging in the air across California as large wildfires continue to burn. For some, avoiding the bad air by staying indoors isn't an option. Many construction and agricultural workers were on ...

The smoke from the wildfires that burned through Los Angeles in January smelled like plastic and was so thick that it hid the ocean. Firefighters who responded developed instant migraines, coughed up ...