When wildfire smoke fills the air, most people can go inside to avoid it. Wildlife does not have that option, and little is known about how animals living in remote areas respond to wildfires and ...

For generations, summer in Montana has meant long days outdoors. Children spent afternoons riding bicycles through quiet neighborhoods, swimming in lakes and rivers, hiking forest trails, and playing ...

Researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix have uncovered how wildfire smoke may trigger harmful inflammation in the brain, offering new insight into why prolonged smoke exposure has been ...

Wildfire smoke is a mixture of gases and particles primarily from the burning of trees and plants. In the case of fires that enter nearby communities, additional pollutants are emitted from the ...

Wildfires can quickly reshape Oklahoma’s landscape, killing some animals and forcing others to search for food, water and shelter in unfamiliar areas. The effects can be especially dangerous for young ...

With Western wildfires increasing in size, duration and intensity, millions of Americans are now exposed to wildfire smoke each year. In California, 2020 and 2021 were particularly challenging, with a ...

North Texas communities and organizations are rallying to support firefighters and residents impacted by the Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties. Community efforts include donating water and ...