This map shows fine particle pollution (PM2.5) from wildfires and other sources. It provides a public resource of information to best prepare and manage wildfire season. Developed in a joint partnership between the EPA and USFS.

May 21, 2024 · Smoke from wildland fires can degrade air quality in the United States. EPA, the U.S. Forest Service, and other federal, state and community agencies and organizations are working together to share ways you can help protect your health from any type of …

Apr 19, 2024 · Wildfire smoke is a mix of gases and fine particles from burning trees and plants, buildings, and other material. Wildfire smoke can make you sick. Breathing in smoke can affect you right away, causing: Coughing. Trouble breathing. Wheezing. Asthma attacks. Stinging eyes. Scratchy throat. Runny nose. Irritated sinuses. Headaches. Tiredness ...

Track the latest wildfire and smoke information with data that is updated hourly based upon input from several incident and intelligence sources.

The Fire and Smoke Map allows you to compare current air quality from low-cost sensors, the regulatory grade monitors that report to AirNow, and temporary monitors that USFS, states, tribes and local agencies deploy on fires – and to see all of that information in one place.

Jan 30, 2025 · Individuals at greater risk of health effects from wildfire smoke include those with cardiovascular or respiratory disease, older adults, children under 18 years of age, pregnant women, outdoor workers, and those of lower socio-economic status.

Apr 15, 2024 · It's important for everyone to reduce their exposure to smoke. Wildfire smoke irritates your eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. It can make it hard to breathe and make you cough or wheeze.

Jan 31, 2025 · Q: Why is wildfire smoke harmful to people? Wildfires produce a complex mixture of air pollutants, including fine particulate matter, referred to herein as PM 2.5; this denotes small solid particles and liquid droplets in the air that are smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter, which is roughly 20-30 times smaller than the diameter of a human ...

Sep 5, 2024 · EPA and the Forest Service developed the Fire and Smoke Map to provide the public information on fire locations, smoke plumes, near real-time air quality, Smoke Outlooks for large U.S. wildfires, and protective actions to take -- all in one place.

The AirNow Fire and Smoke Map is an interactive map displaying information on ground-level air quality monitors recording fine particulates (PM2.5) from smoke and other sources, as well as information on fires, smoke plume locations, and special statements about smoke issued by various sources.