Keeping Yourself Healthy During Wildfire Season
Why we care about wildfire smoke Wildfire smoke is made up of several components, including carbon monoxide, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and particulate matter. Particulate matter (PM) is the main pollutant in wildfire smoke, and the amount of PM in the air increases when there are wildfires. The smaller the PM, the more our health…