Single-strap paper dust and surgical masks do not adequately protect against wildfire smoke. LIVE: Thousands flee out of control wildfires in and around Los Angeles The most effective protection ...

Wildfire smoke has toxic materials within it such ... to filter out the damaging fine particles, Lamb said. “The surgical masks allow too much air to get in, because it’s not the tight fit ...

Wildfire victims have a range of needs, including mental health support and information about wildfire smoke, according to a new study.