Canadian town bracing for out-of-control wildfire

The town's mayor warned residents who haven't evacuated may "find that the resources that they need are gone" if they fail to leave before the Parker Lake Wildfire arrives.

• May 13, 2024

Thousands of Canadians forced to evacuate as massive wildfire burns

The blaze in northeastern British Columbia started Friday and almost doubled in size by the following day, reaching about 4,200 acres.

• May 12, 2024

Canada wildfire season smolders on as "zombie fires" burn through winter

It's the middle of the winter, but there are still 149 wildfires burning across Canada, including 2 deemed out of control.

• Feb 23, 2024

Risk of wildfire smoke in long-term care facilities is worse than you'd think

"An astonishing amount of smoke gets inside these facilities," said one researcher who spent the past three wildfire seasons collecting data from monitors installed in long-term care facilities.

• Jan 22, 2024

Wildfire smoke leaves harmful gases in floors and walls — here's how to clean

Volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, in wildfire smoke can get into buildings and remain in the walls and floors for weeks. Some are hazardous to human health.

• Oct 13, 2023

Air quality has been horrible this year — and not just due to wildfire smoke

Smoke from wildfires is not the only reason for poor air quality this year. It turns out, those wildfires created another kind of pollution: Ozone.

• Oct 12, 2023

Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement

Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.

• Sep 21, 2023
• 05:17

Maui fire survivors may face "fire brain"

As survivors of the Maui wildfires work to rebuild their lives and homes, some may be faced with something called "fire brain," cognitive and physical issues caused by breathing in tiny particles from wildfire smoke. Adam Brown, an associate professor of psychology at the New School, joined CBS News to discuss how these effects can appear weeks, months or even years after the fire.

• Aug 23, 2023
• 04:08

Tracking disturbances in the Atlantic Ocean

In June, wildfire smoke from Canada caused poor air quality levels in cities across the U.S. In July came heat waves and heat domes. Now we have an August featuring tropical storms. CBS News senior weather and climate producer David Parkinson explains what's going on.

• Aug 22, 2023
• 04:55

"Fire whirls" are spewing from massive wildfire raging in the West

Fire whirls are spinning columns of fire that can grow to be "several hundred feet in height."

• Aug 1, 2023

Greece fires smash 2007 July emissions record in just over a week

The wildfires in Greece spiked on July 17, and have since spewed more carbon than wildfires have in the country in two decades.

• Jul 26, 2023

Maps show where the 2023 Canadian wildfires are burning

Over 27 million acres of land have burned across Canada since the start of the 2023, marking the country's worst wildfire season on record.

• Jul 19, 2023

How wildfire smoke recolors the sky and turns the sun and moon red

As wildfires rage in eastern Canada, strong winds are pushing thick plumes of smoke over the border and into the United States.

• Jul 18, 2023

Are the 2023 Canadian wildfires under control? Here's what to know.

The fires, which are still burning, have brought smoke and hazardous air quality to millions of Americans.

• Jul 17, 2023

How AI technology could be "a game changer" in fighting wildfires

As more people across the country are seeing the impact of wildfires and smoke, scientists are turning to the promise of big data, technology and collaboration to keep big fires from spreading.

• Jul 17, 2023

Air quality alerts issued for Midwest area due to Canadian wildfire smoke

Officials have posted air quality alerts for several states stretching from Ohio to Montana because of smoke blowing in from Canadian wildfires.

• Jul 16, 2023

Canadian wildfire smoke again affecting U.S.

Smoke from the wildfires raging in Canada in 2023 have affected parts of the U.S. and even traveled across the Atlantic to Europe. Here is the expected forecast for the smoke.

• Jul 1, 2023

See pictures and videos of 2023 Canadian wildfires and their impact

Wildfires in Canada have been raging for weeks and there are 500 fires burning in the country​, the vast majority uncontrolled.

• Jun 29, 2023

D.C. among worst air quality in world

Washington, D.C. on Thursday had some of the most polluted air in the world. More than 100 million Americans are under air quality alerts as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to grip the U.S. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has the latest on the thick haze in the nation's capital.

• Jun 29, 2023
• 03:53

How smoke, pollution affect your skin health

Wildfire smoke from Canada has been drifting into parts of the U.S. this week -- affecting cities like Chicago, Pittsburgh, Detroit and Milwaukee. Recent studies cited by the American Academy of Dermatology found smoke like this is associated with an increase in visits for skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. New York-based dermatologist Dr. Shayan Cheraghlou joins CBS News to discuss how air pollution interacts with the skin and what can people do to protect their skin from smoke.

• Jun 28, 2023
• 03:49

Can air quality affect skin health? A dermatologist explains

Experts say those with compromised skin barriers should be especially vigilant.

• Jun 28, 2023

How to protect your pets from wildfire smoke

Poor air quality due to wildfires can be dangerous for pets both indoors and outdoors. Experts are sharing safety and health tips.

• Jun 28, 2023

How poor air quality impacts your health

Here's what to know about the health effects of wildfire smoke as it continues to infiltrate the U.S.

• Jun 28, 2023

Should you wear masks for air pollution? Experts share ways to protect yourself.

Does a mask help with air pollution? Here's how to protect yourself from wildfire smoke as Canadian wildfires cause poor air quality in parts of the U.S.

• Jun 28, 2023

Chicago has the world's worst air quality due to wildfires

Midwestern cities struggled with air quality in the purple or "very unhealthy" zone.

• Jun 27, 2023

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