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A kitten rescue in Ontario needed a powerful clean air solution fast – and found it. Learn more about the essential role of clean air in shelters.

","content","Nestled in a small town near Cornwall, Canada, Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue serves as a lifeline for abandoned and vulnerable kittens (1). For nearly eight years, rescue founder Mellissa has worked tirelessly to save and nurture the most fragile feline lives in the region. Yet despite Mellissa’s dedication to maintaining a clean environment for those in her care, animal rescues must always contend with a formidable health challenge. Poor air quality impacts both kittens and the humans who care for them. Thanks to advanced air purification technology, the rescue now breathes easier—literally and figuratively. Mission built on compassion Mellissa’s journey to creating Tiny but Mighty began with heartbreak. As a volunteer at her local animal shelter, she learned of the euthanasia of kittens deemed too young to care for. Unwilling to accept this outcome, she founded her own kitten-focused rescue in 2017. “I had so many dreams about saving these kittens. Something told me to just do it myself—start my own rescue.” “I had so many dreams about saving these kittens. They wouldn’t let up,” Mellissa shared. “Something told me to just do it myself—start my own rescue.” Mellissa provides a safe space for kittens to grow and thrive until they find their carefully screened forever homes. Today, the rescue operates solely on donations and community support. “It’s such an incredible community. People do come through to support what I’m doing, so it’s incredible.” But running a rescue isn’t without its challenges, and one significant one she uncovered was air quality. Nova the kitten enjoying toys at the Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue. Good air quality: Essential in animal rescues Caring for kittens in any enclosed environment presents unique challenges. Despite her meticulous cleaning habits, Mellissa found air quality to be a problem. “The dust is crazy. The kittens will go in their litter box and sneeze.” There would still be dust, odors, and allergens in the space “even though I use 99% dust-free litter.” Mellissa explained. “It’s great compared to some I’ve tried, but the dust is crazy. The kittens will go in their litter box and make little sneezes.” This poor air quality not only affected visitors but also had potential health implications for the kittens and Mellissa herself. Dust mites, microscopic creatures that feed on animal’s dead skin, can cause year-round allergic reactions in both cats and humans, including sneezing, runny and itchy noses, watery eyes, and even rashes. Components of pet dander can also act as an allergen, triggering similar reactions. Determined to find a solution to her dust problem, she began her search for an air purifier that could meet the rescue’s unique needs. Life changing air cleaning solution Determined to tackle the persistent dust and allergens, Mellissa sought an air purifier that could truly meet the unique demands of her rescue. After years of frustration with a previous model, she knew she needed a solution that could handle constant activity, fine dust particles, and odors effectively. Mellissa recalled, “The dust was still spreading throughout the house, and I thought, ‘this is just not enough.’” That’s when Mellissa’s father suggested looking into IQAir’s HealthPro Plus XE. Intrigued by its reputation for advanced filtration capabilities, Mellissa decided to give it a try—and the results were immediate and noticeable. The HealthPro Plus XE is equipped with HyperHEPA filtration, capable of capturing particles as small as 0.003 microns—100 times smaller than most air purifiers can filter. This efficiency, proven to remove particles far smaller than bacteria or viruses, combined with gas-phase filtration to eliminate odors, made it an ideal solution for the rescue’s air quality challenges. “The kittens aren’t sneezing anymore. The air purifier has had a huge impact,” Mellissa shared. The HealthPro Plus XE at work next to Leia the cat. Not only did she see a dramatic improvement in the air quality for the kittens, but visitors also noticed the difference. The previously lingering food and litter odors were gone. “I definitely don’t smell that anymore,” Mellissa said. “I’m really impressed.” “The kittens aren’t sneezing anymore. The air purifier has had a huge impact.” When it comes to daily use, Mellissa has found a setup that works perfectly for the rescue’s needs. During cleaning, she runs the fan at its highest setting, ensuring dust and particles are quickly filtered out. For everyday operation, she adjusts the fan to levels 2 or 3, which run quietly enough not to disturb the kittens at night. Looking ahead For Mellissa, clean air ensures a brighter future for Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue. She intends to continue providing even more kittens with a safe haven before transitioning to loving homes. The cleaner air and lack of odor in the rescue has already improved adoption visits, a critical step in finding forever homes for the kittens. Mellissa emphasizes her desire to address the root cause of ownerless kittens—unspayed and neutered animals in the population. She hopes to get the word out to more pet owners about the crucial role of spaying and neutering their animals. As she warns, “the cat overpopulation is so crazy here. Spay and neuter your cats, spay and neuter your dogs to help lower those populations.” The takeaway Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue’s story underscores the profound difference clean air technology can make in transforming lives—both human and animal. For Mellissa, investing in air purification wasn’t just about solving a nuisance; it was about creating a healthier, more inviting space where kittens could thrive and visitors could feel comfortable. By addressing the often-overlooked issue of air quality, she has set a powerful example for other rescues, shelters, and even individual pet owners facing similar challenges.","contentHtml","

Nestled in a small town near Cornwall, Canada, Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue serves as a lifeline for abandoned and vulnerable kittens (1). For nearly eight years, rescue founder Mellissa has worked tirelessly to save and nurture the most fragile feline lives in the region.

Yet despite Mellissa’s dedication to maintaining a clean environment for those in her care, animal rescues must always contend with a formidable health challenge. Poor air quality impacts both kittens and the humans who care for them.

Thanks to advanced air purification technology, the rescue now breathes easier—literally and figuratively.

Mission built on compassion

Mellissa’s journey to creating Tiny but Mighty began with heartbreak. As a volunteer at her local animal shelter, she learned of the euthanasia of kittens deemed too young to care for. Unwilling to accept this outcome, she founded her own kitten-focused rescue in 2017.

“I had so many dreams about saving these kittens. Something told me to just do it myself—start my own rescue.”

“I had so many dreams about saving these kittens. They wouldn’t let up,” Mellissa shared. “Something told me to just do it myself—start my own rescue.”

Mellissa provides a safe space for kittens to grow and thrive until they find their carefully screened forever homes. Today, the rescue operates solely on donations and community support. “It’s such an incredible community. People do come through to support what I’m doing, so it’s incredible.”

But running a rescue isn’t without its challenges, and one significant one she uncovered was air quality.

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Nova the kitten enjoying toys at the Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue.

Good air quality: Essential in animal rescues

Caring for kittens in any enclosed environment presents unique challenges. Despite her meticulous cleaning habits, Mellissa found air quality to be a problem.

“The dust is crazy. The kittens will go in their litter box and sneeze.”

There would still be dust, odors, and allergens in the space “even though I use 99% dust-free litter.” Mellissa explained. “It’s great compared to some I’ve tried, but the dust is crazy. The kittens will go in their litter box and make little sneezes.”

This poor air quality not only affected visitors but also had potential health implications for the kittens and Mellissa herself. Dust mites, microscopic creatures that feed on animal’s dead skin, can cause year-round allergic reactions in both cats and humans, including sneezing, runny and itchy noses, watery eyes, and even rashes.

Components of pet dander can also act as an allergen, triggering similar reactions.

Determined to find a solution to her dust problem, she began her search for an air purifier that could meet the rescue’s unique needs.

Life changing air cleaning solution

Determined to tackle the persistent dust and allergens, Mellissa sought an air purifier that could truly meet the unique demands of her rescue. After years of frustration with a previous model, she knew she needed a solution that could handle constant activity, fine dust particles, and odors effectively.

Mellissa recalled, “The dust was still spreading throughout the house, and I thought, ‘this is just not enough.’”

That’s when Mellissa’s father suggested looking into IQAir’s HealthPro Plus XE. Intrigued by its reputation for advanced filtration capabilities, Mellissa decided to give it a try—and the results were immediate and noticeable.

The HealthPro Plus XE is equipped with HyperHEPA filtration, capable of capturing particles as small as 0.003 microns—100 times smaller than most air purifiers can filter. This efficiency, proven to remove particles far smaller than bacteria or viruses, combined with gas-phase filtration to eliminate odors, made it an ideal solution for the rescue’s air quality challenges.

“The kittens aren’t sneezing anymore. The air purifier has had a huge impact,” Mellissa shared.

$\"HealthPro$

The HealthPro Plus XE at work next to Leia the cat.

Not only did she see a dramatic improvement in the air quality for the kittens, but visitors also noticed the difference. The previously lingering food and litter odors were gone. “I definitely don’t smell that anymore,” Mellissa said. “I’m really impressed.”

“The kittens aren’t sneezing anymore. The air purifier has had a huge impact.”

When it comes to daily use, Mellissa has found a setup that works perfectly for the rescue’s needs. During cleaning, she runs the fan at its highest setting, ensuring dust and particles are quickly filtered out. For everyday operation, she adjusts the fan to levels 2 or 3, which run quietly enough not to disturb the kittens at night.

Looking ahead

For Mellissa, clean air ensures a brighter future for Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue. She intends to continue providing even more kittens with a safe haven before transitioning to loving homes.

The cleaner air and lack of odor in the rescue has already improved adoption visits, a critical step in finding forever homes for the kittens.

Mellissa emphasizes her desire to address the root cause of ownerless kittens—unspayed and neutered animals in the population. She hopes to get the word out to more pet owners about the crucial role of spaying and neutering their animals. As she warns, “the cat overpopulation is so crazy here. Spay and neuter your cats, spay and neuter your dogs to help lower those populations.”

The takeaway

Tiny but Mighty Kitten Rescue’s story underscores the profound difference clean air technology can make in transforming lives—both human and animal.

For Mellissa, investing in air purification wasn’t just about solving a nuisance; it was about creating a healthier, more inviting space where kittens could thrive and visitors could feel comfortable. By addressing the often-overlooked issue of air quality, she has set a powerful example for other rescues, shelters, and even individual pet owners facing similar challenges.

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WWF Pakistan is tackling air pollution with IQAir. Learn how real-time data is driving change across the country.

","In Pakistan, severe air pollution silently impacts public health and well-being nationwide. Yet, due to a dire lack of air quality data, air quality monitors, and public awareness, the scale of the threat remains largely unseen. In 2024, Pakistan was the third most polluted country in the world, with an average PM2.5 concentration of 73.7 μg/m3 and exceeding the World Health Organization’s recommended annual guideline of 5 μg/m3 by 14.7 times. Numerous cities experienced poor air quality, with high average PM2.5 concentrations measured for Islamabad (52.4 μg/m3), Rawalpindi (65.8 μg/m3), Faisalabad (88.8 μg/m3), Peshawar (91.0 μg/m3), and Lahore (102.1 μg/m3) – all exceeding the WHO recommended guideline by ten times or more. Recognizing the urgency of this crisis, WWF-Pakistan has taken significant steps to address air pollution using IQAir’s air quality monitoring technology. WWF-Pakistan has successfully deployed stations across Pakistan and published data to IQAir’s AirVisual platform, establishing the country’s largest air quality monitoring network. With this initiative, WWF-Pakistan is transforming how the country understands and confronts this invisible threat. \"We have successfully reached the goal of installing AirVisual Outdoor sensors in 15 of our offices across Pakistan,\" said WWF-Pakistan’s Research Officer, Muhammad Huzaifa who led this initiative in Pakistan. As of now, WWF-Pakistan has air monitoring stations located in key regions like Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Multan, and Peshawar. They provide real-time data that is accessible to both policymakers and the public. \"We are excited to say that we’ve published the data from these stations to IQAir’s platform, where communities can see their local air quality in real-time.” Why Pakistan Needs Reliable Air Quality Data Pakistan's urban centers, such as Lahore, Peshawar and Karachi, frequently grapple with thick layers of smog. While this is a visible reminder of air pollution, the more dangerous pollutants often remain unseen and unmonitored. One of the greatest challenges in Pakistan has been the need for more reliable, public air quality data. \"Our air quality network provides crucial air quality data in some of Pakistan’s most polluted regions and are often ranked among the top 10 most polluted cities in the world\" Huzaifa explained. WWF-Pakistan, the nation’s largest environmental organization, has been addressing critical environmental issues since 1970. Originally focused on protecting wildlife and ecosystems, the organization’s scope has broadened to include tackling climate change, protecting vulnerable habitats, and securing vital resources like freshwater. Now, through their air quality monitoring initiative, they are addressing one of the most pressing health and environmental crises facing Pakistan. “Unfortunately, there is little public air quality data available,” Huzaifa noted. “This information vacuum has left policymakers and citizens unprepared to tackle the pollution crisis.” WWF-Pakistan’s initiative helps fill this gap, ensuring the public has access to real-time, localized air quality data. With real-time data now available, citizens, governments, and policymakers can work together to implement solutions, reduce pollution and improve health outcomes across the country. Building Pakistan's National Air Quality Network WWF-Pakistan’s initiative, which involves installing air quality sensors in key cities across the country, marks a critical step in Pakistan’s battle against air pollution. By coordinating 15 monitoring stations under one national initiative, WWF-Pakistan now operates the country’s largest organized air quality monitoring network, making real-time data accessible to both citizens and policymakers. Partnering with IQAir adds both credibility and precision to the project. \"IQAir's AirVisual air quality monitors are globally recognized for their accuracy and ability to track even the smallest fluctuations in air quality,\" said Huzaifa. \"IQAir's technology is built to withstand all sorts of weather and having it in place ensures that people will trust the data.\" This transparency is essential for mobilizing both community efforts and policy interventions, as reliable information is crucial to driving meaningful change. Using Air Quality Data to Combat Pollution in Pakistan With the sensors online and data flowing into the IQAir platform, WWF-Pakistan's live contributor profile showcases the impact of their work, allowing anyone to monitor air quality in real-time. This transparency empowers citizens and policymakers alike to take informed action, using reliable data to drive meaningful change across the country. Explore WWF-Pakistan’s profile to see the live data from their monitoring stations across Pakistan. \"Data isn’t just a tool for awareness—it’s the foundation for meaningful action,\" Nazifa Butt, Director Climate Action and Sustainability WWF-Pakistan emphasized. “Now that we have the data, we have something to report and base our decisions on.” Nazifa emphasized the importance of storytelling. “We’re going to have to tell two parts of the story,” she explained, pointing out how data can not only expose alarming trends but also inspire communities to push for change—through policies, advocacy, and local initiatives. With 18,800 followers across its national network, WWF-Pakistan is sharing that data every day with citizens who urgently need real-time air quality information to help protect themselves from pollution. Pakistan's Long-Term Pollution Solutions WWF-Pakistan envisions a future where every region of the country has access to real-time, accurate air quality data. \"Each sensor we deploy is a step closer to a healthier, more sustainable Pakistan,\" Nazifa explained. By providing access to this data, WWF-Pakistan aims to foster a culture of proactive health management, where individuals and communities can take the steps necessary to protect themselves from pollution. The air quality data being gathered is more than just numbers—it’s a lifeline for communities struggling with the dangers of polluted air. “Our initiative is laying the foundation for a National Clean Air Research Centre,\" Huzaifa said. \"This will be a hub for research and data-driven policies, enabling us to tackle pollution with innovative strategies.\" “Each sensor we deploy is a step closer to a healthier, more sustainable Pakistan.” In October 2024, WWF-Pakistan warned that Lahore’s air quality posed a terrible threat to public health, recommending a number of changes to government policy including helping farmers manage crop waste, expanding mass transit, and improving zoning laws to reduce industrial pollution away from residents. It also noted that low-cost air quality monitoring systems could be used to uncover air pollution hotspots along traffic routes. Armed with that information, governments could restrict heavy transport vehicles or develop alternate routes to avoid congestion (1). Beyond their air quality monitoring project, the WWF-Pakistan team oversees more than 60 active environmental protection initiatives in FY 2025 across the country, ranging from clean water access and forest preservation to sustainable infrastructure development. These efforts, working in tandem with the air quality monitoring network, are all part of WWF's broader mission to protect the planet's natural environment and create a future where both people and nature can thrive in harmony. The Takeaway WWF-Pakistan's initiative is a testament to the transformative power of air quality data, technology, and collective will in addressing one of today’s most pressing challenges. And by increasing the footprint of air quality monitors across the country, innovative solutions to persistent pollution problems can be put into play. As this vital work advances, it invites everyone to contribute to the cause—because in the fight for clean air, every voice and every action matters. “This initiative,” Nazifa said, “lays the foundation for what we envision as Pakistan’s future air quality innovation hub. It will serve as a hub for developing strategies and methods to tackle air pollution, aligning efforts across governmental and non-governmental sectors, both locally and internationally, in the fight against climate change.”","

In Pakistan, severe air pollution silently impacts public health and well-being nationwide. Yet, due to a dire lack of air quality data, air quality monitors, and public awareness, the scale of the threat remains largely unseen.

In 2024, Pakistan was the third most polluted country in the world, with an average PM2.5 concentration of 73.7 μg/m3 and exceeding the World Health Organization’s recommended annual guideline of 5 μg/m3 by 14.7 times. Numerous cities experienced poor air quality, with high average PM2.5 concentrations measured for Islamabad (52.4 μg/m3), Rawalpindi (65.8 μg/m3), Faisalabad (88.8 μg/m3), Peshawar (91.0 μg/m3), and Lahore (102.1 μg/m3) – all exceeding the WHO recommended guideline by ten times or more.

Recognizing the urgency of this crisis, WWF-Pakistan has taken significant steps to address air pollution using IQAir’s air quality monitoring technology. WWF-Pakistan has successfully deployed stations across Pakistan and published data to IQAir’s AirVisual platform, establishing the country’s largest air quality monitoring network. With this initiative, WWF-Pakistan is transforming how the country understands and confronts this invisible threat.

\"We have successfully reached the goal of installing AirVisual Outdoor sensors in 15 of our offices across Pakistan,\" said WWF-Pakistan’s Research Officer, Muhammad Huzaifa who led this initiative in Pakistan.

As of now, WWF-Pakistan has air monitoring stations located in key regions like Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Multan, and Peshawar. They provide real-time data that is accessible to both policymakers and the public. \"We are excited to say that we’ve published the data from these stations to IQAir’s platform, where communities can see their local air quality in real-time.”

Why Pakistan Needs Reliable Air Quality Data

Pakistan's urban centers, such as Lahore, Peshawar and Karachi, frequently grapple with thick layers of smog. While this is a visible reminder of air pollution, the more dangerous pollutants often remain unseen and unmonitored. One of the greatest challenges in Pakistan has been the need for more reliable, public air quality data.

\"Our air quality network provides crucial air quality data in some of Pakistan’s most polluted regions and are often ranked among the top 10 most polluted cities in the world\" Huzaifa explained.

WWF-Pakistan, the nation’s largest environmental organization, has been addressing critical environmental issues since 1970. Originally focused on protecting wildlife and ecosystems, the organization’s scope has broadened to include tackling climate change, protecting vulnerable habitats, and securing vital resources like freshwater. Now, through their air quality monitoring initiative, they are addressing one of the most pressing health and environmental crises facing Pakistan.

“Unfortunately, there is little public air quality data available,” Huzaifa noted. “This information vacuum has left policymakers and citizens unprepared to tackle the pollution crisis.” WWF-Pakistan’s initiative helps fill this gap, ensuring the public has access to real-time, localized air quality data.

With real-time data now available, citizens, governments, and policymakers can work together to implement solutions, reduce pollution and improve health outcomes across the country.

Building Pakistan's National Air Quality Network

WWF-Pakistan’s initiative, which involves installing air quality sensors in key cities across the country, marks a critical step in Pakistan’s battle against air pollution. By coordinating 15 monitoring stations under one national initiative, WWF-Pakistan now operates the country’s largest organized air quality monitoring network, making real-time data accessible to both citizens and policymakers.

Partnering with IQAir adds both credibility and precision to the project. \"IQAir's AirVisual air quality monitors are globally recognized for their accuracy and ability to track even the smallest fluctuations in air quality,\" said Huzaifa. \"IQAir's technology is built to withstand all sorts of weather and having it in place ensures that people will trust the data.\" This transparency is essential for mobilizing both community efforts and policy interventions, as reliable information is crucial to driving meaningful change.

Using Air Quality Data to Combat Pollution in Pakistan

With the sensors online and data flowing into the IQAir platform, WWF-Pakistan's live contributor profile showcases the impact of their work, allowing anyone to monitor air quality in real-time. This transparency empowers citizens and policymakers alike to take informed action, using reliable data to drive meaningful change across the country. Explore WWF-Pakistan’s profile to see the live data from their monitoring stations across Pakistan.

\"Data isn’t just a tool for awareness—it’s the foundation for meaningful action,\" Nazifa Butt, Director Climate Action and Sustainability WWF-Pakistan emphasized. “Now that we have the data, we have something to report and base our decisions on.”

Nazifa emphasized the importance of storytelling. “We’re going to have to tell two parts of the story,” she explained, pointing out how data can not only expose alarming trends but also inspire communities to push for change—through policies, advocacy, and local initiatives.

With 18,800 followers across its national network, WWF-Pakistan is sharing that data every day with citizens who urgently need real-time air quality information to help protect themselves from pollution.

Pakistan's Long-Term Pollution Solutions

WWF-Pakistan envisions a future where every region of the country has access to real-time, accurate air quality data.

\"Each sensor we deploy is a step closer to a healthier, more sustainable Pakistan,\" Nazifa explained. By providing access to this data, WWF-Pakistan aims to foster a culture of proactive health management, where individuals and communities can take the steps necessary to protect themselves from pollution.

The air quality data being gathered is more than just numbers—it’s a lifeline for communities struggling with the dangers of polluted air. “Our initiative is laying the foundation for a National Clean Air Research Centre,\" Huzaifa said. \"This will be a hub for research and data-driven policies, enabling us to tackle pollution with innovative strategies.\"

“Each sensor we deploy is a step closer to a healthier, more sustainable Pakistan.”

In October 2024, WWF-Pakistan warned that Lahore’s air quality posed a terrible threat to public health, recommending a number of changes to government policy including helping farmers manage crop waste, expanding mass transit, and improving zoning laws to reduce industrial pollution away from residents.

It also noted that low-cost air quality monitoring systems could be used to uncover air pollution hotspots along traffic routes. Armed with that information, governments could restrict heavy transport vehicles or develop alternate routes to avoid congestion (1).

Beyond their air quality monitoring project, the WWF-Pakistan team oversees more than 60 active environmental protection initiatives in FY 2025 across the country, ranging from clean water access and forest preservation to sustainable infrastructure development. These efforts, working in tandem with the air quality monitoring network, are all part of WWF's broader mission to protect the planet's natural environment and create a future where both people and nature can thrive in harmony.

The Takeaway

WWF-Pakistan's initiative is a testament to the transformative power of air quality data, technology, and collective will in addressing one of today’s most pressing challenges. And by increasing the footprint of air quality monitors across the country, innovative solutions to persistent pollution problems can be put into play.

As this vital work advances, it invites everyone to contribute to the cause—because in the fight for clean air, every voice and every action matters.

“This initiative,” Nazifa said, “lays the foundation for what we envision as Pakistan’s future air quality innovation hub. It will serve as a hub for developing strategies and methods to tackle air pollution, aligning efforts across governmental and non-governmental sectors, both locally and internationally, in the fight against climate change.”

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Discover how Tedy Mwendwa's air quality monitoring project in Nairobi is bridging critical gaps in Africa's air quality data. Learn more.

","“Every day, I witness the severe impact of poor air quality on my community,” Tedy Mwendwa explained. “Using my expertise in electrical engineering, I felt compelled to create change.” In the heart of Africa, amidst bustling cities and vibrant rural landscapes, Mwendwa is pioneering a movement for cleaner air in Kenya. With a professional foundation in electrical engineering and a passion for environmental stewardship, Mwendwa's deployment of a low-cost air quality sensor in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, marks a pivotal step in revealing and addressing pollution and bridging critical gaps in Africa’s air quality data. Nairobi's leap towards cleaner air In late 2021, Mwendwa established an air quality station. Set up along one of Nairobi’s busy thoroughfares, the station gathers data on pollutants from sources like vehicular exhaust and biomass burning. \"It's about leveraging technology to unveil the hidden dangers of pollution.” “It's about leveraging technology to unveil the hidden dangers of pollution,” Mwendwa said. “Empowering our community with this data is crucial for driving action and advocating for sustainable solutions. Without data, we remain in the dark.” Local expertise, global resources drive innovation Building on the foundation of community-driven air monitoring, the project has taken a step forward. It now hosts East Africa’s first Monster Aerosol System (a platform that houses advanced aerosol analyzers), featuring a Time-of-Flight Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor (TOF-ACSM). This technology provides real-time, high-resolution data on airborne particles—including nitrates, ammonium, and chlorides—uncovering the chemical fingerprints of pollution with unprecedented precision. Paired with a black carbon monitor, the system offers a comprehensive view of airborne composition and sources. These reference-grade instruments build on the project’s original IQAir AirVisual Outdoor monitor—pairing community-level, real-time data with laboratory-grade chemical insight. The TOF-ACSM will help identify pollution sources—from mineral dust kicked up by unpaved roads and construction to organic aerosols tied to biomass burning and traffic emissions. It will also track seasonal and daily shifts in air quality, influenced by weather patterns and human activity. The initiative is expanding further with the deployment of GRIMM EDM 180 reference monitors across Nairobi, replacing older equipment to deliver faster, more accurate readings with minimal maintenance. In collaboration with the Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA), these monitors will be placed along major highways and construction zones, ensuring data reflects the realities of urban life. These advancements are part of the NBO-CHEM Project (Nairobi Aerosol Chemistry and Monitoring Initiative), an effort funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and led by Prof. Daniel M. Westervelt, Dr. Godwin Opinde, and Tedy Mwendwa. By combining local expertise with state-of-the-art scientific resources, the project aims to transform how we understand air pollution in East Africa. The challenge of air quality monitoring in Africa The new additions to the project are heartening developments towards advancing air quality understanding in East Africa. Yet, despite the increasing efforts to monitor air quality globally, Africa remains one of the most underrepresented continents in terms of air quality data. According to the 2024 World Air Quality Report, there is only one monitoring station for every 3.7 million people. While coverage has expanded to include more African countries in recent years, there are still vast areas without sufficient data. For example, countries like Niger and Sudan remain without publicly available monitoring data.Air pollution is a major health threat, causing an estimated seven million premature deaths worldwide each year. Without accurate data, it is challenging to address the sources and impacts of air pollution effectively. Grassroots efforts like Mwendwa's are crucial in filling these data gaps, providing models for further projects and inspiring broader initiatives. Harnessing technology for a healthier tomorrow Utilizing an AirVisual Outdoor air quality monitor, Mwendwa’s station gathers critical real-time data. “The AirVisual sensor was easy to deploy and requires little maintenance, even in our somewhat extreme conditions with limited resources,” he said.The project, though small, is already making a difference in the community. “By sharing a link to the AirVisual Platform and using the app, we can easily get our data to students nationwide, enabling them to conduct their own research on pollution,” he said. The data has also been used to inform parents with small children of the effects of poor air quality. \"They need to understand that this data can help give them a better life,\" Mwendwa said. Cultivating environmental consciousness Mwendwa envisions a future where air quality stations span Africa, fostering a culture of environmental awareness and proactive health management. “The data my station is gathering empowers students to conduct community research, highlighting pollution's impact and fostering greater understanding,” he said. “This awareness can significantly influence the general population.\"Mwendwa plans further collaborations with local governments, communities, and international bodies, with this initial project laying a foundation for sustainable environmental policies and practices. “Our goal is to illuminate the unseen threats of pollution through technology,” he said. “Providing our community, and beyond, with this data, equips them to advocate for sustainable solutions essential for a healthier future. Without data, we are navigating blindly.” “Providing our community with this data equips them to advocate for sustainable solutions essential for a healthier future.” The takeaway From a low-cost sensor to a full NBO-CHEM reference hybrid network, Mwendwa’s project shows how local leadership and modern tools can accelerate Kenya’s clean-air progress. The project is an invitation to communities and policymakers to engage in a similar quest for healthier environments.Mwendwa's efforts symbolize more than geographic growth—they embody the momentum of a global movement dedicated to clean air. His work exemplifies uniting technology, data, and collective engagement to tackle one of our era's most pressing challenges.Achieving cleaner air is a communal endeavor, demanding innovation and cooperation. Mwendwa's project is a rallying cry to all, inviting participation in crafting a healthier, sustainable future for generations to come.","

“Every day, I witness the severe impact of poor air quality on my community,” Tedy Mwendwa explained. “Using my expertise in electrical engineering, I felt compelled to create change.”

In the heart of Africa, amidst bustling cities and vibrant rural landscapes, Mwendwa is pioneering a movement for cleaner air in Kenya. With a professional foundation in electrical engineering and a passion for environmental stewardship, Mwendwa's deployment of a low-cost air quality sensor in Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, marks a pivotal step in revealing and addressing pollution and bridging critical gaps in Africa’s air quality data.

Nairobi's leap towards cleaner air

In late 2021, Mwendwa established an air quality station. Set up along one of Nairobi’s busy thoroughfares, the station gathers data on pollutants from sources like vehicular exhaust and biomass burning.

\"It's about leveraging technology to unveil the hidden dangers of pollution.”

“It's about leveraging technology to unveil the hidden dangers of pollution,” Mwendwa said. “Empowering our community with this data is crucial for driving action and advocating for sustainable solutions. Without data, we remain in the dark.”

Local expertise, global resources drive innovation

Building on the foundation of community-driven air monitoring, the project has taken a step forward. It now hosts East Africa’s first Monster Aerosol System (a platform that houses advanced aerosol analyzers), featuring a Time-of-Flight Aerosol Chemical Speciation Monitor (TOF-ACSM). This technology provides real-time, high-resolution data on airborne particles—including nitrates, ammonium, and chlorides—uncovering the chemical fingerprints of pollution with unprecedented precision. Paired with a black carbon monitor, the system offers a comprehensive view of airborne composition and sources. These reference-grade instruments build on the project’s original IQAir AirVisual Outdoor monitor—pairing community-level, real-time data with laboratory-grade chemical insight.

The TOF-ACSM will help identify pollution sources—from mineral dust kicked up by unpaved roads and construction to organic aerosols tied to biomass burning and traffic emissions. It will also track seasonal and daily shifts in air quality, influenced by weather patterns and human activity.

The initiative is expanding further with the deployment of GRIMM EDM 180 reference monitors across Nairobi, replacing older equipment to deliver faster, more accurate readings with minimal maintenance. In collaboration with the Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA), these monitors will be placed along major highways and construction zones, ensuring data reflects the realities of urban life.

These advancements are part of the NBO-CHEM Project (Nairobi Aerosol Chemistry and Monitoring Initiative), an effort funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and led by Prof. Daniel M. Westervelt, Dr. Godwin Opinde, and Tedy Mwendwa.

By combining local expertise with state-of-the-art scientific resources, the project aims to transform how we understand air pollution in East Africa.

The challenge of air quality monitoring in Africa

The new additions to the project are heartening developments towards advancing air quality understanding in East Africa. Yet, despite the increasing efforts to monitor air quality globally, Africa remains one of the most underrepresented continents in terms of air quality data. According to the 2024 World Air Quality Report, there is only one monitoring station for every 3.7 million people.

While coverage has expanded to include more African countries in recent years, there are still vast areas without sufficient data. For example, countries like Niger and Sudan remain without publicly available monitoring data.

Air pollution is a major health threat, causing an estimated seven million premature deaths worldwide each year. Without accurate data, it is challenging to address the sources and impacts of air pollution effectively. Grassroots efforts like Mwendwa's are crucial in filling these data gaps, providing models for further projects and inspiring broader initiatives.

Harnessing technology for a healthier tomorrow

Utilizing an AirVisual Outdoor air quality monitor, Mwendwa’s station gathers critical real-time data. “The AirVisual sensor was easy to deploy and requires little maintenance, even in our somewhat extreme conditions with limited resources,” he said.

The project, though small, is already making a difference in the community. “By sharing a link to the AirVisual Platform and using the app, we can easily get our data to students nationwide, enabling them to conduct their own research on pollution,” he said. The data has also been used to inform parents with small children of the effects of poor air quality. \"They need to understand that this data can help give them a better life,\" Mwendwa said.

Cultivating environmental consciousness

Mwendwa envisions a future where air quality stations span Africa, fostering a culture of environmental awareness and proactive health management. “The data my station is gathering empowers students to conduct community research, highlighting pollution's impact and fostering greater understanding,” he said. “This awareness can significantly influence the general population.\"

Mwendwa plans further collaborations with local governments, communities, and international bodies, with this initial project laying a foundation for sustainable environmental policies and practices. “Our goal is to illuminate the unseen threats of pollution through technology,” he said. “Providing our community, and beyond, with this data, equips them to advocate for sustainable solutions essential for a healthier future. Without data, we are navigating blindly.”

“Providing our community with this data equips them to advocate for sustainable solutions essential for a healthier future.”

The takeaway

From a low-cost sensor to a full NBO-CHEM reference hybrid network, Mwendwa’s project shows how local leadership and modern tools can accelerate Kenya’s clean-air progress. The project is an invitation to communities and policymakers to engage in a similar quest for healthier environments.

Mwendwa's efforts symbolize more than geographic growth—they embody the momentum of a global movement dedicated to clean air. His work exemplifies uniting technology, data, and collective engagement to tackle one of our era's most pressing challenges.

Achieving cleaner air is a communal endeavor, demanding innovation and cooperation. Mwendwa's project is a rallying cry to all, inviting participation in crafting a healthier, sustainable future for generations to come.

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A Detroit childcare center is prioritizing clean air technology in early childhood education. Discover how air quality awareness is changing lives and influencing the next generation.

","Air quality awareness and clean air environments are all too often a second thought within busy classrooms, where immediate challenges and childcare obstacles take over. However, in Detroit, Michigan, an early education center is reshaping their air quality concerns and the well-being of their students. Founded by Sentra Johnson-Smith, Sent Loves the Kids Development Center has meshed early education with air quality awareness and data collection through the installation of clean air technology. In partnership with IQAir and the Clean Air for Kids initiative, the Michigan childcare center is leading the charge in bringing pollution awareness through air quality monitoring and filtration to the early childhood education space. Children need clean, safe learning environments Sent Loves the Kids was born from Johnson-Smith's natural connection to children and her desire to holistically shape their early developmental stages. She aims to provide foundational education alongside physical and mental well-being for her students through comprehensive childcare and community connections (1). “Sent Loves The Kids was founded out of my deep love for children and my strong desire to be part of their educational journey,” said Johnson-Smith. “My goal is to nurture and educate the whole child—mind, body, and soul.” In Detroit and other large populous cities alike, these childcare facilities face unique environmental challenges. From urban air pollution to possible lead exposure in water supplies, harmful pollutants can go undetected and sneak into indoor spaces from outside environments. Especially in fast-paced childcare settings, air pollution and environmental concerns can go unnoticed or overshadowed by immediate demands. “Before receiving [an] air monitor, air quality wasn’t on my mind,” Johnson-Smith admitted. “When managing the day-to-day demands of running a facility, air quality was at the bottom of the list.” However, after partnering with IQAir and receiving air quality technology, Johnson-Smith has created a clean air environment for her students and reformed early education learning to encompass air quality awareness. Clean air environments in educational spaces Safe environments and clean air quality are essential to providing a productive learning space for students to thrive in. For children with asthma or allergies, air quality is a daily concern. By employing the Atem X air purifier, the Sent Loves the Kids facility can actively airborne pollutants and produce clean air for students to feel comfortable and safe. “By monitoring the air quality more closely, we can take immediate action when needed, such as adjusting indoor activities or ensuring that children with respiratory conditions are not exposed to triggers,” Johnson-Smith said. Multiple studies have shown children and infants to be among the most vulnerable populations affected by poor air quality. Childhood exposure to long-term air pollution can lead to harmful chronic impacts related to lung development, respiratory health, and asthma (2)(3). However, the utilization of air purifiers and air cleaning tools can drastically lower these risks and improve symptoms. With support from IQAir and the Clean Air for Kids Initiative, Sent Loves the Kids now provides a safe environment for teachers, students, and faculty alike through clean air technology and monitoring. Early education meets air quality awareness With access to real-time air quality monitors that detail various air pollutants and air quality levels, what once was invisible has become impossible to ignore for the Sent Loves the Kids facility. Data collection and air quality monitoring has allowed Johnson-Smith to build safeguards around child healthcare and create immersive lesson plans surrounding local air quality environments. Sent Loves the Kids takes air quality awareness a step further, teaching the next generation about environmental impact and air quality safety. According to Johnson-Smith, “incorporating air quality awareness into our educational programming not only aligns with our mission to provide a nurturing and safe environment but also helps children understand the importance of caring for their health and the planet.” After setting up the AirVisual Pro Indoor Monitor, Johnson-Smith noticed more air quality events and pollutant concerns, modifying school schedules and activities to maintain a safe environment for children and faculty alike. With the combination of clean air filtration and monitoring, Sent Loves the Kids has become a safe breathing and learning environment for students and teachers alike. The takeaway Sent Loves the Kids proves that meaningful childcare changes doesn’t require a large facility or financial burdens. Through air quality monitoring, filtration, and environmental education, Johnson-Smith is laying the groundwork for the next generation to breathe easier and healthier. With the support of IQAir science-backed air quality technology and a passionate mission, any childcare provider or community facility can make an impactful difference in lives of children, families, and the broader local community.","

Air quality awareness and clean air environments are all too often a second thought within busy classrooms, where immediate challenges and childcare obstacles take over. However, in Detroit, Michigan, an early education center is reshaping their air quality concerns and the well-being of their students.

Founded by Sentra Johnson-Smith, Sent Loves the Kids Development Center has meshed early education with air quality awareness and data collection through the installation of clean air technology. In partnership with IQAir and the Clean Air for Kids initiative, the Michigan childcare center is leading the charge in bringing pollution awareness through air quality monitoring and filtration to the early childhood education space.

Children need clean, safe learning environments

Sent Loves the Kids was born from Johnson-Smith's natural connection to children and her desire to holistically shape their early developmental stages. She aims to provide foundational education alongside physical and mental well-being for her students through comprehensive childcare and community connections (1).

“Sent Loves The Kids was founded out of my deep love for children and my strong desire to be part of their educational journey,” said Johnson-Smith. “My goal is to nurture and educate the whole child—mind, body, and soul.”

In Detroit and other large populous cities alike, these childcare facilities face unique environmental challenges. From urban air pollution to possible lead exposure in water supplies, harmful pollutants can go undetected and sneak into indoor spaces from outside environments. Especially in fast-paced childcare settings, air pollution and environmental concerns can go unnoticed or overshadowed by immediate demands.

“Before receiving [an] air monitor, air quality wasn’t on my mind,” Johnson-Smith admitted. “When managing the day-to-day demands of running a facility, air quality was at the bottom of the list.”

However, after partnering with IQAir and receiving air quality technology, Johnson-Smith has created a clean air environment for her students and reformed early education learning to encompass air quality awareness.

Clean air environments in educational spaces

Safe environments and clean air quality are essential to providing a productive learning space for students to thrive in. For children with asthma or allergies, air quality is a daily concern. By employing the Atem X air purifier, the Sent Loves the Kids facility can actively airborne pollutants and produce clean air for students to feel comfortable and safe.

“By monitoring the air quality more closely, we can take immediate action when needed, such as adjusting indoor activities or ensuring that children with respiratory conditions are not exposed to triggers,” Johnson-Smith said.

Multiple studies have shown children and infants to be among the most vulnerable populations affected by poor air quality. Childhood exposure to long-term air pollution can lead to harmful chronic impacts related to lung development, respiratory health, and asthma (2)(3). However, the utilization of air purifiers and air cleaning tools can drastically lower these risks and improve symptoms.

With support from IQAir and the Clean Air for Kids Initiative, Sent Loves the Kids now provides a safe environment for teachers, students, and faculty alike through clean air technology and monitoring.

Early education meets air quality awareness

With access to real-time air quality monitors that detail various air pollutants and air quality levels, what once was invisible has become impossible to ignore for the Sent Loves the Kids facility.

Data collection and air quality monitoring has allowed Johnson-Smith to build safeguards around child healthcare and create immersive lesson plans surrounding local air quality environments. Sent Loves the Kids takes air quality awareness a step further, teaching the next generation about environmental impact and air quality safety.

According to Johnson-Smith, “incorporating air quality awareness into our educational programming not only aligns with our mission to provide a nurturing and safe environment but also helps children understand the importance of caring for their health and the planet.”

After setting up the AirVisual Pro Indoor Monitor, Johnson-Smith noticed more air quality events and pollutant concerns, modifying school schedules and activities to maintain a safe environment for children and faculty alike. With the combination of clean air filtration and monitoring, Sent Loves the Kids has become a safe breathing and learning environment for students and teachers alike.

The takeaway

Sent Loves the Kids proves that meaningful childcare changes doesn’t require a large facility or financial burdens. Through air quality monitoring, filtration, and environmental education, Johnson-Smith is laying the groundwork for the next generation to breathe easier and healthier.

With the support of IQAir science-backed air quality technology and a passionate mission, any childcare provider or community facility can make an impactful difference in lives of children, families, and the broader local community.

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Let's look more critically at air purification.","How can you know what air purifier manufacturers to trust? Let's look more critically at air purification.","The home air purifier market has undergone many shifts and starts in its decades-long history as an affordable solution for indoor air quality. Along with those shifts have been seemingly ground breaking advancements in filtration technologies that may seem like the next revolution in air purification. But not all air purifiers safely clean the air. Official Air Purifiers Guide: Learn why some air purifiers work and some don't → Not all air purifiers safely clean the air. Let's take an evidence-based approach to the industry and separate the fact from the fiction. What should I look for in an air purifier? Before we examine the various air purifiers on the market with a critical eye, it’s essential to have a solid understanding of what does make a good air purifier. 1. HEPA filters are the standard for the industry. What is a HEPA filter? High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters capture airborne particles from moving air using a dense, random arrangement of fibers. HEPA filters use the physics of particles moving through air to yank them out of the air flow. Their operation is simple but extremely effective, and HEPA filters are now standard issue for almost every air purifier on the market. But it wasn’t always that way. Air purifiers have been around for well over a century. The first air purification systems appeared in the 1850s in charcoal-based masks used by coal miners. They were designed to keep toxic dust out of their lungs. The technology was so successful that, less than twenty years later, respirators were added to these types of masks to protect firefighters from breathing in smoke chemicals and pollutants (1). Beginning in the 1940s, the United States Atomic Energy Commission started experimenting with high-efficiency particulate arrestance, better known now as HEPA, as a method of shielding soldiers from atomic radiation on World War II battlefields (2). HEPA filters did nothing to filter radiation particles, but researchers quickly learned that HEPA filters could filter out many harmful pollutants. In 1963, Manfred and Klaus Hammes, the founders of IQAir, introduced the world’s first residential air filter based on HEPA technology, helping reduce indoor pollution as well as chronic asthma symptoms. Not long after, HEPA became so widespread that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) required that all filters sold under the name “HEPA” must filter at least 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.3 microns (3). Since then, HEPA air purification has become the standard for the air purification industry. HEPA is now thrown around as a generic term for air filters, but HEPA filters continue to filter 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns. The HyperHEPA filter builds upon the HEPA model to create even more efficient filtration systems. Many manufacturers, including IQAir, have built upon the HEPA model to create even more efficient filtration systems. IQAir’s patented HyperHEPAfilter is one such filter. HyperHEPA filters remove 99.5% of particles down to 0.003 microns, which are 100 times smaller than the DOE’s required 0.3-micron particle size. Need help finding the perfect air purifier for your home? CLICK HERE 2. Not all air purifier designs are created equal. All air purifier manufacturers know that their filters need to live up to this HEPA standard. But long-standing, strict guidelines around air filters can provide a false sense of security in HEPA. To advertise an air purifier as HEPA, it only needs to contain HEPA paper, the paper used to construct a HEPA filter. Whether the air purifier’s Total System Efficiency meets HEPA requirements is another story. In fact, most HEPA air purifiers are not tested for total efficiency (4). The hidden factor at work here is leakage. Despite the high efficiency of many HEPA filters, the housing designs of many air purifiers are not airtight. This means that dirty, unfiltered air passes around the HEPA filter through tiny openings, cracks, and space around the frame of the HEPA filter itself or between the frame and the purifier housing (5). So even though many air purifiers claim that their HEPA filters remove nearly 100% of particles from the air that passes through them, they’re only telling part of the story. In some cases, the actual efficiency of the whole air purifier design, with leakage considered, is closer to 80% or less (6). Even though many air purifiers claim that their HEPA filters remove nearly 100% of particles from the air that passes through them, the actual efficiency of the whole air purifier design, with leakage considered, is closer to 80% or less. Some air purifier manufacturers have resolved this issue with designs that are built to minimize or eliminate leakage. IQAir uses patented 3D UltraSeal knife-edge-in-groove sealing between the filter frame and the purifier housing to guarantee the full efficiency of our HyperHEPA filtration media. 3. Concerned about gas and odors? Go beyond HEPA. While HyperHEPA filters are great at getting particles out of the air, they do NOT take gases and odors out of the air. Unlike particles, the molecules that comprise gases, odors, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are not solid and will float through even the densest HyperHEPA filters. That’s where activated carbon filters come in. How do these filters work? It’s simpler than you might think: Chunks of carbon material (like charcoal) are exposed to high concentrations of oxygen. Countless pores open on the carbon surface, increasing the carbon surface area enormously. At this point, a pound of activated carbon can have the same surface area as 100 football fields. Several pounds of activated carbon are arranged in a flat “bed” and packaged in a proprietary filter design (such as IQAir’s V5 Cell gas and odor control filter). Air passes through the activated carbon bed. Gas, chemical, and VOC molecules are adsorbed into the carbon pores, meaning that they chemically bond to the extensive charcoal surface area. Activated carbon adsorption is the go-to method of filtration for gases as well as chemical pollutants from vehicle emissions and combustion processes (7)(8). Activated carbon adsorption is the go-to method of filtration for gases as well as chemical pollutants from vehicle emissions and combustion processes. Some air purifiers are designed to maximize activated carbon in case you’re more concerned about, for example, gases from cooking or odors from pets than about particle pollution in your home. IQAir’s GC MultiGas is built for such a purpose—while carbon filters generally use a few pounds of carbon, the GC MultiGas contains 12 pounds of activated carbon as well as impregnated alumina, providing well over 1200 football fields worth of surface area for gas and VOC molecules to adsorb to. The takeaway Now you know that the elements of a good air purifier are: HyperHEPA media for particle filtration No system leakage due to sealed filter and purifier housing Activated carbon for gas and odor filtration But we're not done yet. Just as important to know is what not to look for in an air purifier. What should I avoid in an air purifier? When considering air purifiers, some people wonder about their effectiveness and even potential risks. Question often arise, such as \"Do air purifiers work?\" or \"Are air purifiers effective?\" The answer is that while some air cleaning methods can remove particles and pollutants from the air, their capabilities are often limited. But it's not just about effectiveness. People also ask, \"Are air purifiers bad for you?\" This concern arises from potential hidden costs to your health. It's important to be aware of inefficiencies and any potential risks associated with the air purifier you're considering before making a purchase. So, if you're in the market for an air purifier, remember to ask yourself whether it will be effective at removing pollutants and particles from the air, and whether it poses any risks to your health. Ionizer air purifiers Ionizers are purported to purify air by sending out negatively charged ions (anions) that attract positively charged pollution particles (cations), causing them to leave the air and stick to surfaces like ceilings, walls, and furniture. Many popular air purifiers use ionization technology, also called negative ionization, as a central component of their operation. Research suggests that ionizers can help stop potentially infectious molds and bacteria from spreading in sterile environments like dental clinics and hospitals (9)(10). But there are two critical downsides to ionization (11)(12): Ionizer air purifiersdon’t get rid of pollutants. Particles charged by negative ions aren’t removed from the air—they merely stick to surfaces nearby. This includes surfaces inside your airways, such as your windpipe and alveoli, the sacs of air in your lungs. Pollutant build-up can cause heart, lung, and other respiratory conditions. Ionizer air purifierscan generate harmful ozone. Ionizers produce ozone (O3) that can build up to dangerous levels indoors. At even low levels, indoor ozone can irritate your airways, trigger asthma attacks, damage your olfactory bulb (the organ that helps your brain process odors), and even be fatal at high concentrations. Indoor ozone can irritate your airways, trigger asthma attacks, damage your olfactory bulb, and even be fatal at high concentrations. Verdict Don't buy an ionizer air purifier.They don’t remove particles from the air, and the ozone they produce can have harmful side effects, even if the purifier claims that they only charge the particles “a little bit.” Ozone Generators It’s worth saying again: ozone is TERRIBLE for you, especially indoor ozone build-up. The health concerns are serious enough that in 2017, California banned the use of ozonehome air purifiers (13). Ozone generators use a process called corona discharge to release ozone molecules into the air. When an ozone molecule intermingles with a particle or gas molecule, an ozone atom clings to the other molecule and blows it up in a process known as oxidation. Oxidation in the atmosphere after a lightning strike is also what makes the air smell so distinct after a thunderstorm. However, ozone generators do little to clean air and are quite bad for you. Here’s just a short (and far from complete) list of reasons why (14)(15)(16)(17)(18): Ozone can take years to fully clear even a small room of gases. Ozone reactions can introduce ultrafine particles (UFPs) into the air.UFPs can get into your lungs and your bloodstream, causing heart disease and even stunting lung development in children. Indoor ozone levels can rise five to ten times above recommended limits,which range from 0.05 to 0.1 parts per million (ppm), because of a lack of ventilation and in combination with outdoor ozone that seeps indoors.To put this in perspective, those who are sensitive to ozone, such as children, people with asthma, and pets, start experiencing health effects at only 0.01 ppm. Even a “safe” ozone generator that emits a small amount of ozone can quickly trigger potentially life-threatening ailments like asthma attacks. Verdict Don’t buy an ozone generator. They’re NOT air purifiers. Not only do they fail to clean your air, they hurt you and the most vulnerable in your home: your children and your pets. UV Light Purifiers Ultraviolet (UV) light is often used to disinfect equipment in hospitals and prevent the spread of harmful strains of bacteria and viruses (19)(20). One of the most common UV purification methods is called ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, or UVGI. In UVGI, intense UV lights are shined on bacteria and viruses, damaging their DNA beyond repair. Bacterial cells and viruses then shut themselves down because they can no longer function. This is called apoptosis, or programmed cell death, which effectively destroys their ability to cause infections (21). But UV air purification isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Here’s why(22) (23) (24) (25) (26): Bacteria and viruses need to be exposed to UV light for a certain amount of timebefore they’re rendered harmless: some strains need to be treated with UV for several hours in direct UV light before they’re destroyed.Home UV air purifiers don’t shine UV light on them long enough to be genuinely useful. Some bacteria can come back to life and become infectious again even after being disinfected by UV light. UV lights do nothing for pollutant particles.Air treated with UV light can still be full of harmful particulate matter, like PM10 and PM2.5. Many UV air purifiers produce ozone. UV light can burn your skin and damage your eyes. Sure, most UV purifiers block the light from shining out of the purifier, but even brief UV exposure can cause permanent skin and eye damage as well as cancer. Air treated with UV light can still be full of harmful particulate matter. Verdict Don’t buy a UV light air purifier. UV light somewhat disinfects but doesn’t purify air, and research shows that UV’s disinfection potential for air may be exaggerated. What do I do now? At this point, you should feel like you have a good sense of what’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to a truly effective air purification system. So, what should you do now, armed with your knowledge of what makes a good air purifier? You have a multitude of options for maximizing your indoor air quality: Get a HyperHEPA air purifier. Patented HyperHEPA filtration technology removes 99.5% of pollutant particles down to 0.003 microns, the smallest particles in existence. Use advanced gas-phase filtration. Patented V5 Cell gas and odor control filters, used in HealthPro Series air purifiers, eliminateharmful chemicals and compounds with five pounds of activated carbon. The GC MultiGas features 12 pounds of activated carbon and impregnated alumina to help protect you against indoor gases and chemicals, in addition to our powerful HyperHEPA particle filtration. Use a personal air purifier. Atem Series personal air purifiers are equipped with HyperHEPA filtration technology and a PureJet diffuser that instantly blankets you in clean air. They’re sleek, compact, and portable, allowing you to breathe virtually pure air anytime, anywhere. Install a whole-house air purifier. Your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system at home uses outdoor air to heat and cool your home, so even with an indoor air purifier, your air still might become polluted by outdoor particulates on days with poor air quality. The PerfectPro Series whole-house air purifier is equipped with the most powerful HyperHEPA filters available for a residential air purification systems. It fits seamlessly into your existing HVAC system, ensuring that air entering your home is always up to the highest possible standard of quality. Still not sure? Read about some of the misconceptions that surround air purification technology. Use our Help Me Choose tool to see what air purifier may work best for your indoor air quality needs. The most capable air purification technology is always backed by evidence-based facts and science. When it comes to choosing the best air purifier, science has got your back.","

The home air purifier market has undergone many shifts and starts in its decades-long history as an affordable solution for indoor air quality. Along with those shifts have been seemingly ground breaking advancements in filtration technologies that may seem like the next revolution in air purification.

But not all air purifiers safely clean the air.

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\nOfficial Air Purifiers Guide: Learn why some air purifiers work and some don't →\n

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Not all air purifiers safely clean the air.

Let's take an evidence-based approach to the industry and separate the fact from the fiction.

What should I look for in an air purifier?

Before we examine the various air purifiers on the market with a critical eye, it’s essential to have a solid understanding of what does make a good air purifier.

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1. HEPA filters are the standard for the industry.

What is a HEPA filter?

High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters capture airborne particles from moving air using a dense, random arrangement of fibers. HEPA filters use the physics of particles moving through air to yank them out of the air flow. Their operation is simple but extremely effective, and HEPA filters are now standard issue for almost every air purifier on the market.

But it wasn’t always that way.

Air purifiers have been around for well over a century. The first air purification systems appeared in the 1850s in charcoal-based masks used by coal miners. They were designed to keep toxic dust out of their lungs. The technology was so successful that, less than twenty years later, respirators were added to these types of masks to protect firefighters from breathing in smoke chemicals and pollutants (1).

Beginning in the 1940s, the United States Atomic Energy Commission started experimenting with high-efficiency particulate arrestance, better known now as HEPA, as a method of shielding soldiers from atomic radiation on World War II battlefields (2).

HEPA filters did nothing to filter radiation particles, but researchers quickly learned that HEPA filters could filter out many harmful pollutants.

In 1963, Manfred and Klaus Hammes, the founders of IQAir, introduced the world’s first residential air filter based on HEPA technology, helping reduce indoor pollution as well as chronic asthma symptoms. Not long after, HEPA became so widespread that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) required that all filters sold under the name “HEPA” must filter at least 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.3 microns (3).

Since then, HEPA air purification has become the standard for the air purification industry. HEPA is now thrown around as a generic term for air filters, but HEPA filters continue to filter 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns.

The HyperHEPA filter builds upon the HEPA model to create even more efficient filtration systems.

Many manufacturers, including IQAir, have built upon the HEPA model to create even more efficient filtration systems. IQAir’s patented HyperHEPAfilter is one such filter. HyperHEPA filters remove 99.5% of particles down to 0.003 microns, which are 100 times smaller than the DOE’s required 0.3-micron particle size.

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2. Not all air purifier designs are created equal.

All air purifier manufacturers know that their filters need to live up to this HEPA standard. But long-standing, strict guidelines around air filters can provide a false sense of security in HEPA.

To advertise an air purifier as HEPA, it only needs to contain HEPA paper, the paper used to construct a HEPA filter. Whether the air purifier’s Total System Efficiency meets HEPA requirements is another story. In fact, most HEPA air purifiers are not tested for total efficiency (4).

The hidden factor at work here is leakage. Despite the high efficiency of many HEPA filters, the housing designs of many air purifiers are not airtight. This means that dirty, unfiltered air passes around the HEPA filter through tiny openings, cracks, and space around the frame of the HEPA filter itself or between the frame and the purifier housing (5).

So even though many air purifiers claim that their HEPA filters remove nearly 100% of particles from the air that passes through them, they’re only telling part of the story. In some cases, the actual efficiency of the whole air purifier design, with leakage considered, is closer to 80% or less (6).

Even though many air purifiers claim that their HEPA filters remove nearly 100% of particles from the air that passes through them, the actual efficiency of the whole air purifier design, with leakage considered, is closer to 80% or less.

Some air purifier manufacturers have resolved this issue with designs that are built to minimize or eliminate leakage. IQAir uses patented 3D UltraSeal knife-edge-in-groove sealing between the filter frame and the purifier housing to guarantee the full efficiency of our HyperHEPA filtration media.

3. Concerned about gas and odors? Go beyond HEPA.

While HyperHEPA filters are great at getting particles out of the air, they do NOT take gases and odors out of the air.

Unlike particles, the molecules that comprise gases, odors, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are not solid and will float through even the densest HyperHEPA filters. That’s where activated carbon filters come in.

How do these filters work? It’s simpler than you might think:

Chunks of carbon material (like charcoal) are exposed to high concentrations of oxygen.
Countless pores open on the carbon surface, increasing the carbon surface area enormously. At this point, a pound of activated carbon can have the same surface area as 100 football fields.
Several pounds of activated carbon are arranged in a flat “bed” and packaged in a proprietary filter design (such as IQAir’s V5 Cell gas and odor control filter).
Air passes through the activated carbon bed.
Gas, chemical, and VOC molecules are adsorbed into the carbon pores, meaning that they chemically bond to the extensive charcoal surface area.

Activated carbon adsorption is the go-to method of filtration for gases as well as chemical pollutants from vehicle emissions and combustion processes (7)(8).

Activated carbon adsorption is the go-to method of filtration for gases as well as chemical pollutants from vehicle emissions and combustion processes.

Some air purifiers are designed to maximize activated carbon in case you’re more concerned about, for example, gases from cooking or odors from pets than about particle pollution in your home. IQAir’s GC MultiGas is built for such a purpose—while carbon filters generally use a few pounds of carbon, the GC MultiGas contains 12 pounds of activated carbon as well as impregnated alumina, providing well over 1200 football fields worth of surface area for gas and VOC molecules to adsorb to.

The takeaway

Now you know that the elements of a good air purifier are:

\nHyperHEPA media for particle filtration
\nNo system leakage due to sealed filter and purifier housing
\nActivated carbon for gas and odor filtration

But we're not done yet. Just as important to know is what not to look for in an air purifier.

What should I avoid in an air purifier?

When considering air purifiers, some people wonder about their effectiveness and even potential risks. Question often arise, such as \"Do air purifiers work?\" or \"Are air purifiers effective?\" The answer is that while some air cleaning methods can remove particles and pollutants from the air, their capabilities are often limited.

But it's not just about effectiveness. People also ask, \"Are air purifiers bad for you?\" This concern arises from potential hidden costs to your health. It's important to be aware of inefficiencies and any potential risks associated with the air purifier you're considering before making a purchase.

So, if you're in the market for an air purifier, remember to ask yourself whether it will be effective at removing pollutants and particles from the air, and whether it poses any risks to your health.

Ionizer air purifiers

Ionizers are purported to purify air by sending out negatively charged ions (anions) that attract positively charged pollution particles (cations), causing them to leave the air and stick to surfaces like ceilings, walls, and furniture.

Many popular air purifiers use ionization technology, also called negative ionization, as a central component of their operation. Research suggests that ionizers can help stop potentially infectious molds and bacteria from spreading in sterile environments like dental clinics and hospitals (9)(10).

But there are two critical downsides to ionization (11)(12):

\nIonizer air purifiersdon’t get rid of pollutants. Particles charged by negative ions aren’t removed from the air—they merely stick to surfaces nearby. This includes surfaces inside your airways, such as your windpipe and alveoli, the sacs of air in your lungs. Pollutant build-up can cause heart, lung, and other respiratory conditions.
\nIonizer air purifierscan generate harmful ozone. Ionizers produce ozone (O3) that can build up to dangerous levels indoors. At even low levels, indoor ozone can irritate your airways, trigger asthma attacks, damage your olfactory bulb (the organ that helps your brain process odors), and even be fatal at high concentrations. \n

Indoor ozone can irritate your airways, trigger asthma attacks, damage your olfactory bulb, and even be fatal at high concentrations.

Verdict

Don't buy an ionizer air purifier.They don’t remove particles from the air, and the ozone they produce can have harmful side effects, even if the purifier claims that they only charge the particles “a little bit.”

Ozone Generators

It’s worth saying again: ozone is TERRIBLE for you, especially indoor ozone build-up. The health concerns are serious enough that in 2017, California banned the use of ozonehome air purifiers (13).

Ozone generators use a process called corona discharge to release ozone molecules into the air. When an ozone molecule intermingles with a particle or gas molecule, an ozone atom clings to the other molecule and blows it up in a process known as oxidation. Oxidation in the atmosphere after a lightning strike is also what makes the air smell so distinct after a thunderstorm.

However, ozone generators do little to clean air and are quite bad for you. Here’s just a short (and far from complete) list of reasons why (14)(15)(16)(17)(18):

\nOzone can take years to fully clear even a small room of gases.
\nOzone reactions can introduce ultrafine particles (UFPs) into the air.UFPs can get into your lungs and your bloodstream, causing heart disease and even stunting lung development in children.
\nIndoor ozone levels can rise five to ten times above recommended limits,which range from 0.05 to 0.1 parts per million (ppm), because of a lack of ventilation and in combination with outdoor ozone that seeps indoors.To put this in perspective, those who are sensitive to ozone, such as children, people with asthma, and pets, start experiencing health effects at only 0.01 ppm. Even a “safe” ozone generator that emits a small amount of ozone can quickly trigger potentially life-threatening ailments like asthma attacks.

Verdict

Don’t buy an ozone generator. They’re NOT air purifiers. Not only do they fail to clean your air, they hurt you and the most vulnerable in your home: your children and your pets.

UV Light Purifiers

Ultraviolet (UV) light is often used to disinfect equipment in hospitals and prevent the spread of harmful strains of bacteria and viruses (19)(20).

One of the most common UV purification methods is called ultraviolet germicidal irradiation, or UVGI.

In UVGI, intense UV lights are shined on bacteria and viruses, damaging their DNA beyond repair. Bacterial cells and viruses then shut themselves down because they can no longer function. This is called apoptosis, or programmed cell death, which effectively destroys their ability to cause infections (21).

But UV air purification isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Here’s why(22) (23) (24) (25) (26):

\nBacteria and viruses need to be exposed to UV light for a certain amount of timebefore they’re rendered harmless: some strains need to be treated with UV for several hours in direct UV light before they’re destroyed.Home UV air purifiers don’t shine UV light on them long enough to be genuinely useful.
\nSome bacteria can come back to life and become infectious again even after being disinfected by UV light.
\nUV lights do nothing for pollutant particles.Air treated with UV light can still be full of harmful particulate matter, like PM10 and PM2.5.
Many UV air purifiers produce ozone.
\nUV light can burn your skin and damage your eyes. Sure, most UV purifiers block the light from shining out of the purifier, but even brief UV exposure can cause permanent skin and eye damage as well as cancer.

Air treated with UV light can still be full of harmful particulate matter.

Verdict

Don’t buy a UV light air purifier. UV light somewhat disinfects but doesn’t purify air, and research shows that UV’s disinfection potential for air may be exaggerated.

What do I do now?

At this point, you should feel like you have a good sense of what’s fact and what’s fiction when it comes to a truly effective air purification system.

So, what should you do now, armed with your knowledge of what makes a good air purifier? You have a multitude of options for maximizing your indoor air quality:

\nGet a HyperHEPA air purifier. Patented HyperHEPA filtration technology removes 99.5% of pollutant particles down to 0.003 microns, the smallest particles in existence.
\nUse advanced gas-phase filtration.\n
- Patented V5 Cell gas and odor control filters, used in HealthPro Series air purifiers, eliminateharmful chemicals and compounds with five pounds of activated carbon.
- The GC MultiGas features 12 pounds of activated carbon and impregnated alumina to help protect you against indoor gases and chemicals, in addition to our powerful HyperHEPA particle filtration.
\n
\nUse a personal air purifier. Atem Series personal air purifiers are equipped with HyperHEPA filtration technology and a PureJet diffuser that instantly blankets you in clean air. They’re sleek, compact, and portable, allowing you to breathe virtually pure air anytime, anywhere.
\nInstall a whole-house air purifier. Your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system at home uses outdoor air to heat and cool your home, so even with an indoor air purifier, your air still might become polluted by outdoor particulates on days with poor air quality. The PerfectPro Series whole-house air purifier is equipped with the most powerful HyperHEPA filters available for a residential air purification systems. It fits seamlessly into your existing HVAC system, ensuring that air entering your home is always up to the highest possible standard of quality.

Still not sure? Read about some of the misconceptions that surround air purification technology. Use our Help Me Choose tool to see what air purifier may work best for your indoor air quality needs.

The most capable air purification technology is always backed by evidence-based facts and science. When it comes to choosing the best air purifier, science has got your back.

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Burning a scented candle is a popular way to create a pleasant ambiance at home. Scents such as lavender, jasmine, and sandalwood can be relaxing and invigorating. During the holidays, many people find the warm glow and aroma of pine, gingerbread, or cinnamon makes a room feel more festive. Unfortunately, most mass-produced scented candles can have a negative impact on indoor air quality. From the wax to the wick to the fragrance itself, the average scented candle can release harmful chemicals into the air — even when unlit. From the wax to the wick to the fragrance itself, the average scented candle can release harmful chemicals into the air — even when unlit. So while you and your family may enjoy the fragrance of scented candles in your home, they may be harmful to your health. Read on to learn why some candles are bad for you. Paraffin wax Are paraffin wax candles safe? In what way can wax be harmful? According to a 2017 study in the International Journal of Tropical Disease and Health, paraffin candles emit pollutants that can threaten human health and shouldn’t be burned in enclosed areas (1). Most candles are made from paraffin, a petroleum byproduct. To create paraffin wax candles, petroleum waste is chemically bleached, deodorized, and made into wax. When burned, paraffin wax can release toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air, including known carcinogens like: alkenes acetone benzene toluene These are the same chemicals found in diesel fuel emissions and are known to cause allergies, asthma attacks, and skin problems. A 2005 study published by the University of South Florida showed that candles made of paraffin wax emit low levels of benzene even when they are not lit (2). Is burning candles bad for you? In addition to releasing toxic chemicals, burning paraffin wax produces soot composed of particulate matter such as, PM2.5 and ultrafine particles that can remain suspended in the air for hours. According to the University of South Florida study, ultrafine soot particles are similar to diesel exhaust in both their size and composition. They penetrate deeply into the lungs and are absorbed into the blood stream (3). A 2000 study conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency showed that soot emissions from candles are significantly higher after wax breakthrough occurs and when a candle is smoldering (4). Ultrafine particles are associated with severe health issues, including: allergies asthma COPD (5) respiratory tract infections heart attacks strokes cancer So, are candles bad for your health? Not all candles produce the same amount of air pollutants. A 2002 study published in the Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society found that soy wax, much like beeswax candles, burned at a significantly lower rate and resulted in less soot than paraffin candles (6). Chemical fragrances Another problem with scented candles is that the chemicals they use to create a pleasing aroma are generally far from wholesome. Most scented candles use synthetic fragrances and dyes that give off dangerous VOCs even at room temperature. Most scented candles use synthetic fragrances and dyes that give off dangerous VOCs even at room temperature. Commonly emitted VOCs related to the scent in candles include (7): formaldehyde petroleum distillates limonene alcohol esters These harmful chemicals can cause health problems, such as: headaches dizziness allergy symptoms asthma attacks respiratory tract infections cancer Cored wicks Many candles have cored wicks made from cotton that are wrapped around a metal support. The design helps keep the wick from falling over into the wax. This is especially useful for scented candles because the fragrance oils soften the wax and allow non-cored wicks to go limp. Are candles toxic? If they have lead in them, possibly. Lead was once commonly used in cored candlewicks — especially in candles imported from overseas. However, after determining that these wicks could present a lead poisoning hazard to young children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the manufacture and sale of all candles with lead-core wicks in 2003 (8). Zinc and tin have been used as a substitute since the ban. All metal-core wicks release trace amounts of heavy metals into the air when they are burned. However, all metal-core wicks release trace amounts of heavy metals into the air when they are burned. Wicks with zinc and tin cores can still release small amounts of lead particles (9,10). Safer alternatives To limit soot stains and poor air quality in your home, you should avoid or restrict the use of candles (11). If you still crave the pleasant ambiance and aroma of scented candles, here are safer ways to scent the air: Use essential oils for fragrance. Essential oils can be placed in a diffuser or in bathwater to create a desired aroma. Simmer spices. Place spices such as cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg in a pot of water and let it simmer on the stove. Create potpourri. Dried items such as flowers, berries, fruit rinds, wood chips, and spices can be placed in bowls or fabric bags and placed around your home. The takeaway Lighting scented candles may seem like a relaxing way to enjoy your home. But burning scented candles releases VOC pollutants and worsens your home’s indoor air quality. Although fragrances from safer alternatives like essential oils can be pleasant, truly clean air smells like nothing at all.","

Are scented candles bad for you?

Burning a scented candle is a popular way to create a pleasant ambiance at home. Scents such as lavender, jasmine, and sandalwood can be relaxing and invigorating. During the holidays, many people find the warm glow and aroma of pine, gingerbread, or cinnamon makes a room feel more festive.

Unfortunately, most mass-produced scented candles can have a negative impact on indoor air quality. From the wax to the wick to the fragrance itself, the average scented candle can release harmful chemicals into the air — even when unlit.

From the wax to the wick to the fragrance itself, the average scented candle can release harmful chemicals into the air — even when unlit.

So while you and your family may enjoy the fragrance of scented candles in your home, they may be harmful to your health. Read on to learn why some candles are bad for you.

Paraffin wax

Are paraffin wax candles safe? In what way can wax be harmful?

According to a 2017 study in the International Journal of Tropical Disease and Health, paraffin candles emit pollutants that can threaten human health and shouldn’t be burned in enclosed areas (1).

Most candles are made from paraffin, a petroleum byproduct. To create paraffin wax candles, petroleum waste is chemically bleached, deodorized, and made into wax. When burned, paraffin wax can release toxic volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air, including known carcinogens like:

alkenes
acetone
benzene
toluene

These are the same chemicals found in diesel fuel emissions and are known to cause allergies, asthma attacks, and skin problems.

A 2005 study published by the University of South Florida showed that candles made of paraffin wax emit low levels of benzene even when they are not lit (2).

Is burning candles bad for you?

In addition to releasing toxic chemicals, burning paraffin wax produces soot composed of particulate matter such as, PM2.5 and ultrafine particles that can remain suspended in the air for hours. According to the University of South Florida study, ultrafine soot particles are similar to diesel exhaust in both their size and composition. They penetrate deeply into the lungs and are absorbed into the blood stream (3).

A 2000 study conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency showed that soot emissions from candles are significantly higher after wax breakthrough occurs and when a candle is smoldering (4).

Ultrafine particles are associated with severe health issues, including:

allergies
asthma
COPD (5)
respiratory tract infections
heart attacks
strokes
cancer

So, are candles bad for your health? Not all candles produce the same amount of air pollutants. A 2002 study published in the Journal of the American Oil Chemists’ Society found that soy wax, much like beeswax candles, burned at a significantly lower rate and resulted in less soot than paraffin candles (6).

Chemical fragrances

Another problem with scented candles is that the chemicals they use to create a pleasing aroma are generally far from wholesome.

Most scented candles use synthetic fragrances and dyes that give off dangerous VOCs even at room temperature.

Most scented candles use synthetic fragrances and dyes that give off dangerous VOCs even at room temperature. Commonly emitted VOCs related to the scent in candles include (7):

formaldehyde
petroleum distillates
limonene
alcohol
esters

These harmful chemicals can cause health problems, such as:

headaches
dizziness
allergy symptoms
asthma attacks
respiratory tract infections
cancer

Cored wicks

Many candles have cored wicks made from cotton that are wrapped around a metal support. The design helps keep the wick from falling over into the wax. This is especially useful for scented candles because the fragrance oils soften the wax and allow non-cored wicks to go limp.

Are candles toxic? If they have lead in them, possibly. Lead was once commonly used in cored candlewicks — especially in candles imported from overseas. However, after determining that these wicks could present a lead poisoning hazard to young children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission banned the manufacture and sale of all candles with lead-core wicks in 2003 (8). Zinc and tin have been used as a substitute since the ban.

All metal-core wicks release trace amounts of heavy metals into the air when they are burned.

However, all metal-core wicks release trace amounts of heavy metals into the air when they are burned. Wicks with zinc and tin cores can still release small amounts of lead particles (9,10).

Safer alternatives

To limit soot stains and poor air quality in your home, you should avoid or restrict the use of candles (11).

If you still crave the pleasant ambiance and aroma of scented candles, here are safer ways to scent the air:

\nUse essential oils for fragrance. Essential oils can be placed in a diffuser or in bathwater to create a desired aroma.
\nSimmer spices. Place spices such as cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg in a pot of water and let it simmer on the stove.
\nCreate potpourri. Dried items such as flowers, berries, fruit rinds, wood chips, and spices can be placed in bowls or fabric bags and placed around your home.

The takeaway

Lighting scented candles may seem like a relaxing way to enjoy your home. But burning scented candles releases VOC pollutants and worsens your home’s indoor air quality. Although fragrances from safer alternatives like essential oils can be pleasant, truly clean air smells like nothing at all.

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However, certain individuals are more at risk for severe health consequences, including:2 Young children. Children whose lungs are still developing are considered more vulnerable, regardless of whether they have a pre-existing condition. Pregnant women. Wildfire smoke inhalation puts pregnant women and their unborn children at a higher risk than the general population. Older adults. This population is at-risk due to an increased rate of pre-existing heart and lung disease. Anyone with a respiratory disease. Individuals with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, COPD, asthma, or another respiratory disease are at-risk. Individuals with heart disease. Circulatory diseases include high blood pressure, vascular diseases, heart failure, and cerebrovascular conditions. These conditions make sufferers susceptible to heart attacks, transient chest pain, heart failure, stroke, and sudden death from cardiac arrhythmia. Young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with respiratory and cardiovascular pre-existing conditions may find that they experience more severe symptoms and find it harder to breathe.3 The full impact of wildfire smoke is not yet fully understood. A 2017 review in Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology found that there are still important study opportunities for exploring the long-term health implications of smoke exposure, smoke exposure recovery, and additional smoke inhalation health impacts for children.4 Exposure to smoke can be dangerous simply due to the microorganisms within the smoke. A 2020 study in Science magazine noted that microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungal spores, comprise some of the particulate matter found in smoke.5 The study theorizes that infectious disease may be spread as bacteria and fungi become part of smoke’s particulate composition. Microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungal spores, comprise some of the particulate matter found in smoke, and infectious disease may be spread as they become part of the smoke’s particulate composition. How wildfire smoke behaves Many factors affect wildfire smoke behavior, such as: weather geographical terrain the stage of the fire wind Use the live, interactive air quality map below to see how weather, wind, and location can impact the behavior of wildfire smoke near you. Windy conditions generally cause smoke to mix with larger volumes of air to lower smoke concentrations. However, strong winds also can spread fires more quickly, causing larger fires with greater impact. Regional weather can be the dominant determinant in how a fire behaves as well as how smoke affects surrounding areas. However, regional weather systems can spread fires quickly and result in larger fires with more smoke generated, creating the potential for even greater impacts. Strong regional weather systems can also dominate a fire’s behavior for days and be the determining factor of where and how smoke will affect an area. Smoke can travel for miles beyond its source. In 2020, smoke from wildfires in the Western United States drifted for nearly 5,000 miles, eventually being detected in Europe. Smoke can travel for miles beyond its source. In 2020, smoke from wildfires in the western United States drifted for nearly 5,000 miles, eventually being detected in Europe.6 Wildfire safety tips Wildfire smoke events can occur seemingly without warning. But there are steps you can take to prepare yourself using appropriate safety precautions for wildfires. Keep the air clean in your home. Keep windows and doors closed and seal off any openings to the outside, including vents, to help prevent outdoor smoke from getting in. When using an air conditioner, be sure to set it to re-circulate and close the fresh-air intake. Filter the air when ventilating the space. An air purifier for wildfire smoke, will help remove smoke particles of all sizes down to 0.003 microns from the indoor air and help control ozone levels. This is critical if you live in an urban area downwind (even remotely) from wildfires. Stay indoors as much as possible. This tactic is most useful in buildings that effectively stop outdoor air from getting inside. If you need to travel by car to leave or evacuate an area affected by wildfire smoke, use a car air purifier to help keep your vehicle interior air clean as you pass through smoky or polluted areas. You can also use a portable, personal air purifier to access clean air where other air filtration systems are not available. Wear a mask outdoors. Only use an air pollution mask with an N95, KN95, N100, or FFP2 rating to help. Avoid activities that further pollute the indoor air. Avoid burning candles, using the fireplace, or even vacuuming unless you own a high-performance HEPA vacuum cleaner. All of these activities can otherwise become additional sources of indoor air pollutants. Monitor your indoor air quality. Use an air quality monitor to track levels of indoor pollutants like PM2.5 and CO2 from smoke and other indoor pollution sources. Take action if indoor air pollutants rise to dangerous levels by running an air purifier, circulating fresh air through your HVAC system, or leaving your home temporarily if indoor air becomes unsafe to breathe or your home is threatened by wildfire Use an air quality monitoring app to keep track of pollutants in your environment. The AirVisual app displays real-time hyperlocal data from over 80,000 sensors around the world. The app also tracks up to six key wildfire pollutants, such as PM2.5, CO2, and NO2, so that you have the best picture of your local air quality during a wildfire and can take action to help protect your health. Wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity. Wildfire smoke can negatively affect your health, even if you’re far away from the actual fire. Learn to protect the health of yourself and your family, and rest assured that you’ve taken the necessary precautions. During a wildfire, it’s also important to monitor your local air quality to see how wildfire smoke will affect your outdoor air. The takeaway Wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity. Wildfire smoke can negatively affect your health, even if you’re far away from the actual fire. And while wildfire smoke may be a warning sign of imminent fires, smoke also delivers its own set of risks for people living miles beyond the source. Though smoke pollutants carried on the wind may be invisible, their impacts are felt by those most at risk. Smoke pollutants pose health threats that range from irritation and cough to more serious respiratory and cardiac risks. By helping control smoke pollutants that threaten our indoor air quality through monitoring and air purification, it's possible to help manage wildfire smoke health risks.","

When considering the dangers of wildfires, thoughts of fleeing your home while a raging wildfire rapidly approaches can easily consume your imagination. However, the number one cause of death from fires is smoke inhalation.

The primary cause of death from wildfires is smoke inhalation. 50 to 80 percent of fire deaths are from smoke inhalation.

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Inhaling smoke damages your body in one or both of the following ways:

by robbing it of oxygen
through particulate matter irritation

Smoke inhalation is particularly dangerous because you may not show symptoms until 24 to 48 hours after exposure. 50–80 percent of fire deaths are from smoke inhalation.¹

Read on to learn how to help protect the health of yourself and your loved ones, and learn some wildfire smoke safety tips to rest assured that you’ve taken the necessary wildfire safety precautions to reduce the consequences of toxic wildfire smoke.

What’s in wildfire smoke?

Wildfire smoke is a mixture of thousands of individual compounds, including harmful particles and gases that pose a severe health risk to anyone (including pets) nearby and downwind from a fire.

Wildfire smoke often contains:

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Wildfire smoke often contains fine (PM2.5) and ultrafine particles that can be absorbed directly into your blood stream and reach any organ or area of your body.

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Pictured: The typical contents of wildfire smoke, including ultrafine particles (≤ 0.3 microns), PM2.5 (2.5-10 microns), acrolein, PM10 (> 10 microns), formaldehyde, carbon dioxide (CO₂), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons. Source: IQAir

Wildfire smoke composition depends upon multiple factors, including:

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The primary pollutant threatening the health of those nearby and downwind of a wildfire is particulate matter. Wildfire smoke often contains fine (or PM2.5) and ultrafine particles. These tiny airborne particles are the most dangerous to your health.

Fine particles (smaller than 2.5 microns) penetrate deeply into your lungs.

The most dangerous are ultrafine particles (smaller than 0.1 microns), which represent 90% of all airborne particles. These particles are tiny and can be absorbed directly into your bloodstream. Once in your blood, they can reach any organ or area of your body.

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Wildfire smoke and at-risk populations

Most healthy adults will recover from smoke exposure. However, certain individuals are more at risk for severe health consequences, including:²

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Young children. Children whose lungs are still developing are considered more vulnerable, regardless of whether they have a pre-existing condition.
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Pregnant women. Wildfire smoke inhalation puts pregnant women and their unborn children at a higher risk than the general population.
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Older adults. This population is at-risk due to an increased rate of pre-existing heart and lung disease.
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Anyone with a respiratory disease. Individuals with emphysema, chronic bronchitis, COPD, asthma, or another respiratory disease are at-risk.
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Individuals with heart disease. Circulatory diseases include high blood pressure, vascular diseases, heart failure, and cerebrovascular conditions. These conditions make sufferers susceptible to heart attacks, transient chest pain, heart failure, stroke, and sudden death from cardiac arrhythmia.
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Young children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with respiratory and cardiovascular pre-existing conditions may find that they experience more severe symptoms and find it harder to breathe.³

The full impact of wildfire smoke is not yet fully understood. A 2017 review in Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology found that there are still important study opportunities for exploring the long-term health implications of smoke exposure, smoke exposure recovery, and additional smoke inhalation health impacts for children.⁴

Exposure to smoke can be dangerous simply due to the microorganisms within the smoke. A 2020 study in Science magazine noted that microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungal spores, comprise some of the particulate matter found in smoke.⁵ The study theorizes that infectious disease may be spread as bacteria and fungi become part of smoke’s particulate composition.

Microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungal spores, comprise some of the particulate matter found in smoke, and infectious disease may be spread as they become part of the smoke’s particulate composition.

How wildfire smoke behaves

Many factors affect wildfire smoke behavior, such as:

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Use the live, interactive air quality map below to see how weather, wind, and location can impact the behavior of wildfire smoke near you.

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Windy conditions generally cause smoke to mix with larger volumes of air to lower smoke concentrations. However, strong winds also can spread fires more quickly, causing larger fires with greater impact.

Regional weather can be the dominant determinant in how a fire behaves as well as how smoke affects surrounding areas. However, regional weather systems can spread fires quickly and result in larger fires with more smoke generated, creating the potential for even greater impacts.

Strong regional weather systems can also dominate a fire’s behavior for days and be the determining factor of where and how smoke will affect an area.

Smoke can travel for miles beyond its source. In 2020, smoke from wildfires in the Western United States drifted for nearly 5,000 miles, eventually being detected in Europe.

Smoke can travel for miles beyond its source. In 2020, smoke from wildfires in the western United States drifted for nearly 5,000 miles, eventually being detected in Europe.⁶

Wildfire safety tips

Wildfire smoke events can occur seemingly without warning. But there are steps you can take to prepare yourself using appropriate safety precautions for wildfires.

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Keep the air clean in your home. Keep windows and doors closed and seal off any openings to the outside, including vents, to help prevent outdoor smoke from getting in. When using an air conditioner, be sure to set it to re-circulate and close the fresh-air intake. Filter the air when ventilating the space. An air purifier for wildfire smoke, will help remove smoke particles of all sizes down to 0.003 microns from the indoor air and help control ozone levels. This is critical if you live in an urban area downwind (even remotely) from wildfires.
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Stay indoors as much as possible. This tactic is most useful in buildings that effectively stop outdoor air from getting inside. If you need to travel by car to leave or evacuate an area affected by wildfire smoke, use a car air purifier to help keep your vehicle interior air clean as you pass through smoky or polluted areas. You can also use a portable, personal air purifier to access clean air where other air filtration systems are not available.
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Wear a mask outdoors. Only use an air pollution mask with an N95, KN95, N100, or FFP2 rating to help.
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Avoid activities that further pollute the indoor air. Avoid burning candles, using the fireplace, or even vacuuming unless you own a high-performance HEPA vacuum cleaner. All of these activities can otherwise become additional sources of indoor air pollutants.
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Monitor your indoor air quality. Use an air quality monitor to track levels of indoor pollutants like PM2.5 and CO₂ from smoke and other indoor pollution sources. Take action if indoor air pollutants rise to dangerous levels by running an air purifier, circulating fresh air through your HVAC system, or leaving your home temporarily if indoor air becomes unsafe to breathe or your home is threatened by wildfire
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Use an air quality monitoring app to keep track of pollutants in your environment. The AirVisual app displays real-time hyperlocal data from over 80,000 sensors around the world. The app also tracks up to six key wildfire pollutants, such as PM2.5, CO₂, and NO₂, so that you have the best picture of your local air quality during a wildfire and can take action to help protect your health.
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Wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity. Wildfire smoke can negatively affect your health, even if you’re far away from the actual fire. Learn to protect the health of yourself and your family, and rest assured that you’ve taken the necessary precautions.

During a wildfire, it’s also important to monitor your local air quality to see how wildfire smoke will affect your outdoor air.

The takeaway

Wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity. Wildfire smoke can negatively affect your health, even if you’re far away from the actual fire. And while wildfire smoke may be a warning sign of imminent fires, smoke also delivers its own set of risks for people living miles beyond the source.

Though smoke pollutants carried on the wind may be invisible, their impacts are felt by those most at risk. Smoke pollutants pose health threats that range from irritation and cough to more serious respiratory and cardiac risks.

By helping control smoke pollutants that threaten our indoor air quality through monitoring and air purification, it's possible to help manage wildfire smoke health risks.

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Typhoon Dolphin brings heavy rain and flooding to eastern China, with over 1 million evacuated. Learn about affected areas, flood risks, evacuation alerts, and indoor air quality protection.

","What is the location of the flooding? As of August 9, 2026, Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest tropical cyclone to hit China this year, made landfall in eastern China, triggering widespread flood watches and warnings across multiple provinces (1). Heavy rainfall is expected across central and northern regions through Wednesday, with risks of mountain torrents, flash floods, landslides, and urban waterlogging. Wind map of eastern China, as of August 10, 2026. Source: IQAir. Which cities or areas are affected by the flooding? Flood watches and warnings have been issued for multiple cities and regions across eastern and central China (2): Eastern Regions: Fujian Province, Jiangsu Province, Shanghai, Zhejiang Province (Hangzhou, Taizhou, Wenzhou, Yuhuan) Central Regions: Anhui Province, Hubei Province (eastern), Hunan Province (eastern), Jiangxi Province Other Provinces at Risk: Chongqing, Guizhou, Hainan, Henan, Sichuan, Yunnan What is the current containment status of the flooding? Flooding remains ongoing, with 250–500 mm of rainfall forecast in parts of Zhejiang. Emergency response has been raised to Level II, while ferry services have been suspended, vessels recalled to port, and more than 1,000 emergency shelters opened (3). Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place? China has issued its highest-level red typhoon alert, with more than 1 million people evacuated from affected areas. Schools, tourist attractions, and some transport services have also been suspended. Authorities advise residents to follow evacuation orders, avoid unnecessary travel, and move to designated shelters when instructed (4). Explore high-performance air purifiers SHOP NOW How can I protect myself from mold after flooding? It’s important to take steps to prevent mold after a flood. Before entering a flooded area, make sure it is safe and free from electrical hazards or structural damage. Use protective gear: wear gloves, goggles, and a KN95/FFP2 mask to minimize exposure to mold spores. If there is still standing water, remove it as quickly as possible. Use pumps, wet-dry vacuums, or buckets to extract the water. Open windows and doors to facilitate air circulation and use fans, dehumidifiers, and HVAC systems to help dry the space. This step is crucial within the first 24-48 hours after flooding to prevent mold growth. Remove and discard any items that have been severely damaged by floodwater and cannot be thoroughly cleaned and dried. This includes carpets, upholstered furniture, mattresses, and any other porous materials. Thoroughly clean all hard surfaces with a detergent or cleaner suitable for mold remediation. Use a solution of 1.5 cups of bleach mixed with one gallon of water to disinfect nonporous surfaces. Never mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaning products, as the fumes are toxic. Maintain an indoor relative humidity (RH) of 35-50%. High humidity promotes mold growth, so consider using dehumidifiers in damp areas. Run a high-performance air purifier for mold, both during and after the mold removal work. If the flooding and mold damage are extensive, consider contacting professionals specializing in mold remediation to ensure proper cleanup and restoration. Remember, mold can pose health risks, so it's important to take these steps promptly and thoroughly. If you experience persistent mold-related health issues or have concerns about extensive mold growth, consult with a medical professional or a mold remediation specialist.","

What is the location of the flooding?

As of August 9, 2026, Typhoon Dolphin, the strongest tropical cyclone to hit China this year, made landfall in eastern China, triggering widespread flood watches and warnings across multiple provinces (1).

Heavy rainfall is expected across central and northern regions through Wednesday, with risks of mountain torrents, flash floods, landslides, and urban waterlogging.

$\"\"$ Wind map of eastern China, as of August 10, 2026. Source: IQAir.

Which cities or areas are affected by the flooding?

Flood watches and warnings have been issued for multiple cities and regions across eastern and central China (2):

\nEastern Regions: Fujian Province, Jiangsu Province, Shanghai, Zhejiang Province (Hangzhou, Taizhou, Wenzhou, Yuhuan)
\nCentral Regions: Anhui Province, Hubei Province (eastern), Hunan Province (eastern), Jiangxi Province\n
\nOther Provinces at Risk: Chongqing, Guizhou, Hainan, Henan, Sichuan, Yunnan\n

What is the current containment status of the flooding?

Flooding remains ongoing, with 250–500 mm of rainfall forecast in parts of Zhejiang. Emergency response has been raised to Level II, while ferry services have been suspended, vessels recalled to port, and more than 1,000 emergency shelters opened (3).

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

China has issued its highest-level red typhoon alert, with more than 1 million people evacuated from affected areas. Schools, tourist attractions, and some transport services have also been suspended.

Authorities advise residents to follow evacuation orders, avoid unnecessary travel, and move to designated shelters when instructed (4).

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How can I protect myself from mold after flooding?

It’s important to take steps to prevent mold after a flood.

Before entering a flooded area, make sure it is safe and free from electrical hazards or structural damage.
Use protective gear: wear gloves, goggles, and a KN95/FFP2 mask to minimize exposure to mold spores.
If there is still standing water, remove it as quickly as possible. Use pumps, wet-dry vacuums, or buckets to extract the water.
Open windows and doors to facilitate air circulation and use fans, dehumidifiers, and HVAC systems to help dry the space. This step is crucial within the first 24-48 hours after flooding to prevent mold growth.
Remove and discard any items that have been severely damaged by floodwater and cannot be thoroughly cleaned and dried. This includes carpets, upholstered furniture, mattresses, and any other porous materials.
Thoroughly clean all hard surfaces with a detergent or cleaner suitable for mold remediation. Use a solution of 1.5 cups of bleach mixed with one gallon of water to disinfect nonporous surfaces. Never mix bleach with ammonia or other cleaning products, as the fumes are toxic.
Maintain an indoor relative humidity (RH) of 35-50%. High humidity promotes mold growth, so consider using dehumidifiers in damp areas.
\nRun a high-performance air purifier for mold, both during and after the mold removal work.
If the flooding and mold damage are extensive, consider contacting professionals specializing in mold remediation to ensure proper cleanup and restoration.

Remember, mold can pose health risks, so it's important to take these steps promptly and thoroughly. If you experience persistent mold-related health issues or have concerns about extensive mold growth, consult with a medical professional or a mold remediation specialist.

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Some of the biggest cities in the world are also the toughest cities for people with asthma. See what makes their air so dangerous. Learn more.

","More than 260 million people worldwide live with asthma, making it one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases. For far too many people, poor air quality is an everyday health risk. For much of the world's population, clean air remains out of reach. According to the 2025 World Air Quality Report, only 14% of cities surveyed met the WHO's annual PM2.5 air quality guideline of 5 μg/m³. Exposure to air pollution triggers asthma attacks and may also increase the risk of developing asthma, particularly in children. \"Exposure to air pollution triggers asthma attacks and may also increase the risk of developing asthma, particularly in children.” Uncovering invisible air pollutants at their source is a key component in protecting human health. While air pollution is a global health concern, some cities are affected far more than others. Three major cities stand out for their combination of persistent air pollution, documented respiratory health impacts, and environmental conditions that can intensify asthma risks. 3. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Ulaanbaatar is the coldest capital city on Earth, and staying warm there is exactly what makes the air so dangerous. About 60% of the city’s 1.9 million residents live in ger districts, sprawling residential neighborhoods where a household can burn three to six tons of raw coal over a single winter to survive temperatures below -20°C (1). Winter temperature inversions then seal that smoke over the city like a lid, trapping it in a layer 500 to 800 meters deep (2). The resulting pollution levels are staggering. Cold-season PM2.5 in Ulaanbaatar averages around 114 µg/m³, several times Mongolia’s own national standard (3). \"A ten-year study in Ulaanbaatar found that cold-season asthma admissions were 2.6 times higher than in the warm months.” Asthma follows the smoke. A ten-year study counted 8,283 asthma hospitalizations in Ulaanbaatar between 2008 and 2017 and found that cold-season admissions were 2.6 times higher than in the warm months. Every 10 µg/m³ rise in PM2.5 raised the risk of an asthma admission by roughly 3 to 4%. Bronchial asthma is now more common in the capital than in Mongolia’s 21 provinces and rising every year (4). Children carry the heaviest burden. UNICEF found that children in a heavily polluted district of central Ulaanbaatar had 40% lower lung function than children living in rural Mongolia, and during the winter of 2024–2025 one senior pediatrician reported that admissions for respiratory illness had nearly doubled compared to the year before (5). 2. Delhi, India Delhi was the most polluted major city in the world in 2025, with an annual average PM2.5 concentration of 99.6 µg/m³. For the tens of millions of people who live there, the worst stretch arrives every winter, when PM2.5 climbs to roughly 200 µg/m³ and monitoring stations across the city log AQI readings above 400, deep into the hazardous range (6). Vehicles produce roughly two-thirds of Delhi’s pollution (7). Industry, construction dust, and landfill fires also contribute to poor air quality. Then every autumn, rice-stubble burning in neighboring Punjab and Haryana sends a wave of smoke over the city just as cooling air traps it near the ground (8). The health impacts become most visible during these pollution episodes. Government data presented to India's parliament recorded more than 204,000 respiratory emergencies at six major Delhi hospitals between 2022 and 2024, with over 30,000 patients requiring hospitalization (9). Respiratory admissions rise by 15 to 20% during severe pollution events, with children, older adults, outdoor workers, and people living with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) facing the greatest risks (10). Despite stricter vehicle standards, construction curbs, and seasonal controls, winter smog remains an annual crisis for India's capital (11). 1. Lahore, Pakistan Lahore sits about 400 kilometers northwest of Delhi and shares many of the same seasonal air pollution challenges. During winter, the two cities regularly alternate at the top of global pollution rankings. In 2025, Lahore was the second most polluted major city in the world, with an annual average PM2.5 concentration of 88.9 µg/m³ (12).Traffic congestion, industrial emissions, brick kilns, and crop residue burning in surrounding districts all contribute to the city's smog, while winter temperature inversions trap pollutants close to the ground for days at a time (13). For people living with asthma, the consequences are severe. A study of 500 Lahore residents found that asthma prevalence more than doubled during peak smog season, rising from 12.5% to 28.7%, while hospital admissions increased from 20 to 46 per 1,000 people. Doctors describe winter as a respiratory health emergency, with children among the hardest hit as severe coughing, wheezing, and asthma flare-ups become increasingly common. The burden falls most heavily on lower-income communities, where access to air purifiers, high-quality masks, and other protective measures is often limited (14). Where else is asthma a problem? Extreme pollution is not only a South and Central Asian story. IQAir's 2025 ranking data points to trouble spots for asthma sufferers in every region. North AmericaTlaxcalancingo and Saltillo, Mexico both recorded PM2.5 concentrations more than six times the WHO annual guideline in 2025, driven by Puebla's traditional brick kilns and Saltillo's heavy manufacturing. In the U.S., the three most polluted cities Cudahy, East Los Angeles, and Huntington Park all sit in southeast Los Angeles County, boxed in by freeway and port freight traffic, with air nearly three times the WHO safe limit. But pollution is only part of the asthma story: the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's 2025 Asthma Capitals report names Detroit the most challenging American city to live with asthma, followed by Rochester and Allentown, places where asthma prevalence, emergency visits, and deaths pile up alongside poverty and gaps in care (15). In Canada, a record wildfire season left the northern towns of Flin Flon and Pinehouse breathing air almost five times the safe limit, for Flin Flon, nearly triple its own levels the year before. EuropeThe continent's worst air in 2025 was in Iğdır, a city in eastern Turkey that has Ulaanbaatar's problem in miniature, a mountain-ringed valley where winter inversions trap smoke from coal heating, pushing pollution to roughly thirteen times the WHO limit. Similar conditions affect parts of the Balkans, with Sarajevo breathing air nearly six times the limit. AfricaN'Djamena, Chad and Kinshasa, DRC both exceeded the limit roughly tenfold, though the smoke comes from different sources: Saharan dust and biomass fuels in N'Djamena, charcoal production and slash-and-burn agriculture around Kinshasa. With relatively few air quality monitors across the continent, the true picture is likely even worse. OceaniaOceana was the world's cleanest region in 2025, though there are areas still impacted by poor air quality and in which asthma suffers must take note. Nelson and Collie, a New Zealand valley town and an Australian coal town respectively, topped the list at more than double the safe limit, driven largely by winter wood-burner smoke. What to do to prevent asthma flareups Although it's not always possible to avoid outdoor air pollution, people with asthma have options for reducing exposure and lowering the risk of flareups. Check the air before heading out: Pollution levels swing widely through the day, typically peaking during morning and evening traffic and on cold, still nights. Download a free air quality app to know when to move a workout indoors or reschedule errands. Keep outdoor air outside: Close windows and doors during peak pollution hours and run a high-performance air purifier indoors, especially in the bedroom. Wear a mask on bad days: A well-fitted KN95 mask filters out the fine particles that trigger attacks. Don’t exercise next to traffic: Pollutant concentrations are highest close to busy roads. Choose parks and side streets and skip outdoor workouts entirely when air quality is unhealthy. Keep your asthma action plan current: Refill medications before smog season begins, carry an reliever inhaler, and ask the doctor how to adjust treatment when air quality deteriorates. Add neighborhoods to the map: Community-run outdoor air quality monitors feed hyperlocal data into the same global platform used for this article. Become a data contributor. The takeaway Whether the source is coal smoke in Ulaanbaatar, traffic in Delhi, or crop burning around Lahore, the pattern is the same: pollution rises, and people with asthma are the first to feel it. The interventions that work begin with reliable air quality data and the public pressure it creates. For people with asthma, knowing what is in the air today means fewer surprises, flareups, and trips to the emergency room. Controlling air pollution at the source in the world’s biggest cities and maintaining a personal plan for poor air quality days can help manage poor air quality for asthma sufferers everywhere.","

More than 260 million people worldwide live with asthma, making it one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases. For far too many people, poor air quality is an everyday health risk.

For much of the world's population, clean air remains out of reach. According to the 2025 World Air Quality Report, only 14% of cities surveyed met the WHO's annual PM2.5 air quality guideline of 5 μg/m³. Exposure to air pollution triggers asthma attacks and may also increase the risk of developing asthma, particularly in children.

\"Exposure to air pollution triggers asthma attacks and may also increase the risk of developing asthma, particularly in children.”

Uncovering invisible air pollutants at their source is a key component in protecting human health. While air pollution is a global health concern, some cities are affected far more than others. Three major cities stand out for their combination of persistent air pollution, documented respiratory health impacts, and environmental conditions that can intensify asthma risks.

3. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar is the coldest capital city on Earth, and staying warm there is exactly what makes the air so dangerous. About 60% of the city’s 1.9 million residents live in ger districts, sprawling residential neighborhoods where a household can burn three to six tons of raw coal over a single winter to survive temperatures below -20°C (1).

Winter temperature inversions then seal that smoke over the city like a lid, trapping it in a layer 500 to 800 meters deep (2). The resulting pollution levels are staggering. Cold-season PM2.5 in Ulaanbaatar averages around 114 µg/m³, several times Mongolia’s own national standard (3).

\"A ten-year study in Ulaanbaatar found that cold-season asthma admissions were 2.6 times higher than in the warm months.”

Asthma follows the smoke. A ten-year study counted 8,283 asthma hospitalizations in Ulaanbaatar between 2008 and 2017 and found that cold-season admissions were 2.6 times higher than in the warm months. Every 10 µg/m³ rise in PM2.5 raised the risk of an asthma admission by roughly 3 to 4%. Bronchial asthma is now more common in the capital than in Mongolia’s 21 provinces and rising every year (4).

Children carry the heaviest burden. UNICEF found that children in a heavily polluted district of central Ulaanbaatar had 40% lower lung function than children living in rural Mongolia, and during the winter of 2024–2025 one senior pediatrician reported that admissions for respiratory illness had nearly doubled compared to the year before (5).

2. Delhi, India

Delhi was the most polluted major city in the world in 2025, with an annual average PM2.5 concentration of 99.6 µg/m³. For the tens of millions of people who live there, the worst stretch arrives every winter, when PM2.5 climbs to roughly 200 µg/m³ and monitoring stations across the city log AQI readings above 400, deep into the hazardous range (6).

Vehicles produce roughly two-thirds of Delhi’s pollution (7). Industry, construction dust, and landfill fires also contribute to poor air quality. Then every autumn, rice-stubble burning in neighboring Punjab and Haryana sends a wave of smoke over the city just as cooling air traps it near the ground (8).

The health impacts become most visible during these pollution episodes. Government data presented to India's parliament recorded more than 204,000 respiratory emergencies at six major Delhi hospitals between 2022 and 2024, with over 30,000 patients requiring hospitalization (9). Respiratory admissions rise by 15 to 20% during severe pollution events, with children, older adults, outdoor workers, and people living with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) facing the greatest risks (10).

Despite stricter vehicle standards, construction curbs, and seasonal controls, winter smog remains an annual crisis for India's capital (11).

1. Lahore, Pakistan

Lahore sits about 400 kilometers northwest of Delhi and shares many of the same seasonal air pollution challenges. During winter, the two cities regularly alternate at the top of global pollution rankings.

In 2025, Lahore was the second most polluted major city in the world, with an annual average PM2.5 concentration of 88.9 µg/m³ (12).Traffic congestion, industrial emissions, brick kilns, and crop residue burning in surrounding districts all contribute to the city's smog, while winter temperature inversions trap pollutants close to the ground for days at a time (13).

For people living with asthma, the consequences are severe. A study of 500 Lahore residents found that asthma prevalence more than doubled during peak smog season, rising from 12.5% to 28.7%, while hospital admissions increased from 20 to 46 per 1,000 people. Doctors describe winter as a respiratory health emergency, with children among the hardest hit as severe coughing, wheezing, and asthma flare-ups become increasingly common. The burden falls most heavily on lower-income communities, where access to air purifiers, high-quality masks, and other protective measures is often limited (14).

Where else is asthma a problem?

Extreme pollution is not only a South and Central Asian story. IQAir's 2025 ranking data points to trouble spots for asthma sufferers in every region.

North America
Tlaxcalancingo and Saltillo, Mexico both recorded PM2.5 concentrations more than six times the WHO annual guideline in 2025, driven by Puebla's traditional brick kilns and Saltillo's heavy manufacturing.

In the U.S., the three most polluted cities Cudahy, East Los Angeles, and Huntington Park all sit in southeast Los Angeles County, boxed in by freeway and port freight traffic, with air nearly three times the WHO safe limit. But pollution is only part of the asthma story: the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's 2025 Asthma Capitals report names Detroit the most challenging American city to live with asthma, followed by Rochester and Allentown, places where asthma prevalence, emergency visits, and deaths pile up alongside poverty and gaps in care (15).

In Canada, a record wildfire season left the northern towns of Flin Flon and Pinehouse breathing air almost five times the safe limit, for Flin Flon, nearly triple its own levels the year before.

Europe
The continent's worst air in 2025 was in Iğdır, a city in eastern Turkey that has Ulaanbaatar's problem in miniature, a mountain-ringed valley where winter inversions trap smoke from coal heating, pushing pollution to roughly thirteen times the WHO limit.

Similar conditions affect parts of the Balkans, with Sarajevo breathing air nearly six times the limit.

Africa
N'Djamena, Chad and Kinshasa, DRC both exceeded the limit roughly tenfold, though the smoke comes from different sources: Saharan dust and biomass fuels in N'Djamena, charcoal production and slash-and-burn agriculture around Kinshasa. With relatively few air quality monitors across the continent, the true picture is likely even worse.

Oceania
Oceana was the world's cleanest region in 2025, though there are areas still impacted by poor air quality and in which asthma suffers must take note. Nelson and Collie, a New Zealand valley town and an Australian coal town respectively, topped the list at more than double the safe limit, driven largely by winter wood-burner smoke.

What to do to prevent asthma flareups

Although it's not always possible to avoid outdoor air pollution, people with asthma have options for reducing exposure and lowering the risk of flareups.

\nCheck the air before heading out: Pollution levels swing widely through the day, typically peaking during morning and evening traffic and on cold, still nights. Download a free air quality app to know when to move a workout indoors or reschedule errands.
\nKeep outdoor air outside: Close windows and doors during peak pollution hours and run a high-performance air purifier indoors, especially in the bedroom.
\nWear a mask on bad days: A well-fitted KN95 mask filters out the fine particles that trigger attacks.
\nDon’t exercise next to traffic: Pollutant concentrations are highest close to busy roads. Choose parks and side streets and skip outdoor workouts entirely when air quality is unhealthy.
\nKeep your asthma action plan current: Refill medications before smog season begins, carry an reliever inhaler, and ask the doctor how to adjust treatment when air quality deteriorates.
\nAdd neighborhoods to the map: Community-run outdoor air quality monitors feed hyperlocal data into the same global platform used for this article. Become a data contributor.
\n

The takeaway

Whether the source is coal smoke in Ulaanbaatar, traffic in Delhi, or crop burning around Lahore, the pattern is the same: pollution rises, and people with asthma are the first to feel it. The interventions that work begin with reliable air quality data and the public pressure it creates.

For people with asthma, knowing what is in the air today means fewer surprises, flareups, and trips to the emergency room. Controlling air pollution at the source in the world’s biggest cities and maintaining a personal plan for poor air quality days can help manage poor air quality for asthma sufferers everywhere.

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A wave of wildfires is sweeping across southern Europe, forcing mass evacuations and burning thousands of hectares. Learn more about impacted areas, evacuations, and firefighting efforts.

","Where are the wildfires located? Since early July 2026, Mediterranean Europe has experienced an active wildfire season, with new fires continuing to ignite as others are contained. Collectively, the blazes have scorched thousands of hectares, causing widespread damage and impacting air quality across affected regions (1). The fires follow a record-breaking June heatwave, with above-average temperatures expected to persist through July. European authorities have warned that extreme wildfire danger could continue through August. Which countries are affected by the wildfires? The following countries have remained affected by active wildfires since early July: France Greece Italy Portugal Spain What is the current containment status of the wildfires? Containment status varies across the affected countries. While some major wildfires have been contained, firefighters continue to battle active blazes in several regions. Thousands of personnel, hundreds of vehicles, and firefighting aircraft have been deployed throughout the wildfire season to protect communities and limit further spread. Hot and dry conditions continue to increase wildfire risk and may complicate containment efforts where fires remain active (3). Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place? Evacuation orders and alerts have been issued in several affected countries throughout the wildfire season, with many of residents and tourists temporarily evacuated from communities threatened by active fires (4). Many evacuation orders have since been lifted as conditions improved, while others remain in place where fires continue to pose a risk. Authorities continue to urge the public to follow official safety guidance, heed evacuation instructions where issued, and avoid activities that could ignite new wildfires. Protect yourself from wildfire smokeSee how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air. LEARN MORE How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke? Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts. Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode. Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke. Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data. Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.","

Where are the wildfires located?

Since early July 2026, Mediterranean Europe has experienced an active wildfire season, with new fires continuing to ignite as others are contained. Collectively, the blazes have scorched thousands of hectares, causing widespread damage and impacting air quality across affected regions (1).

The fires follow a record-breaking June heatwave, with above-average temperatures expected to persist through July. European authorities have warned that extreme wildfire danger could continue through August.

Which countries are affected by the wildfires?

The following countries have remained affected by active wildfires since early July:

France
Greece
Italy
Portugal
Spain

What is the current containment status of the wildfires?

Containment status varies across the affected countries. While some major wildfires have been contained, firefighters continue to battle active blazes in several regions.

Thousands of personnel, hundreds of vehicles, and firefighting aircraft have been deployed throughout the wildfire season to protect communities and limit further spread.

Hot and dry conditions continue to increase wildfire risk and may complicate containment efforts where fires remain active (3).

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

Evacuation orders and alerts have been issued in several affected countries throughout the wildfire season, with many of residents and tourists temporarily evacuated from communities threatened by active fires (4).

Many evacuation orders have since been lifted as conditions improved, while others remain in place where fires continue to pose a risk.

Authorities continue to urge the public to follow official safety guidance, heed evacuation instructions where issued, and avoid activities that could ignite new wildfires.

Protect yourself from wildfire smoke
See how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air.

LEARN MORE

How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?

Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

\nGet a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.\n

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Find out more about the major wildfires burning across Oregon, including current fire activity, affected communities, and evacuation information.

","What are the names and locations of the wildfires? As of August 11, 2026, multiple large wildfires are actively burning across North-Central and Eastern Oregon, prompting evacuation orders, threatening communities, and drawing a significant multi-agency firefighting response. The largest incidents are burning across Gilliam, Wheeler, Wasco, Crook, Jefferson, and Umatilla counties, while several additional fires remain active throughout the state. Oregon remains under heightened wildfire activity because of hot, dry weather, gusty winds, and dry vegetation. The Hay Creek Complex, formerly known as the Lower Rock Creek and Hoag Fires, burned in Gilliam County near Lower and Middle Rock Creek Roads, west of Highway 19 (1). The Rowe Creek Complex is burning southwest of Fossil in Wheeler County near Highway 218 and approximately one mile east of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (2). The Akawa Butte Fire is burning across Deschutes and Jefferson counties in central Oregon near Akawa Butte and Henkle Butte (3). The Coyote Fire is burning in Crook County, Oregon, southeast of Prineville and near the communities of Post and Paulina (4). The Henry Fire is burning in Crook County, Oregon, approximately 2 miles south of Paulina (5). The Bench Fire is burning in Jefferson County, Oregon, near Warm Springs, the Deschutes River, Lake Billy Chinook, Pelton Dam, and Highway 26. The Bench and Beachcomb fires have merged and are now managed as the Bench Fire (6). The Shingle Fire is burning across Crook, Grant, and Wheeler counties in central Oregon. Fire activity has expanded toward Highway 26, Cottonwood Creek, Dayville, and surrounding ranchlands (7). The Grasshopper Fire is burning across Clackamas, Hood River, and Wasco Counties in north-central Oregon. The lightning-caused fire began on July 23 on the eastern side of the Mt. Hood National Forest and has burned through much of the Badger Creek Wilderness (8). In addition to these major incidents, numerous other notable fires are burning across Oregon, including the Austin Fire, Bologna Fire, Olive Butte, Burnt Creek, Hagen, and Powder River Fires. Numerous smaller wildfires are also active across the state as firefighters continue responding to rapidly changing fire conditions. Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire? The cities and areas affected by the Oregon wildfires include: Hay Creek Complex Gilliam County Sherman County Wasco County Rowe Creek Complex Condon Jefferson County Wasco County Wheeler County Brewer Reservoir Crook County Grizzly Mountain Jefferson County Madras Akawa Butte Fire Akawa Butte Deschutes County Henkle Butte Jefferson County Coyote Fire Paulina Post Prineville Southern Crook County Wiley Flat burn scar area Henry Fire Paulina Prineville Southern Crook County Bench Fire Dry Hollow Lake Simtustus Madras Pelton Dam Warm Springs Shingle Fire Dayville Paulina Prineville Antone Ranch Rattlesnake Creek Grasshopper Fire Dufur Government Camp Hood River Parkdale Pine Hollow Rhododendron The Dalles Wamic What is the current containment status of the wildfires? As of August 11, 2026, containment remains limited across many of Oregon's largest wildfires. Several fires continue to exhibit active fire behavior under dry weather conditions, while firefighters focus on protecting homes, strengthening containment lines, and limiting additional fire growth. The Hay Creek Complex has burned approximately 200,292 acres and is at 100% containment. The Rowe Creek Complex has burned 371,549 acres and remains at 84% containment. The Akawa Butte Fire has grown to approximately 27,491 acres. It is 99% contained. The Coyote Fire has burned approximately 17,448 acres and is 89% contained. The Henry Fire has burned approximately 29,888.5 acres and is 97% contained. The Bench Fire has burned approximately 67,079.5 acres and remains 86% contained. The Shingle Fire has burned approximately 73,020 acres and is 86% contained. The Grasshopper Fire has burned approximately 72,475.6 acres and is 23% contained. Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place? Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for multiple wildfire incidents across Oregon. Emergency management officials continue to update evacuation zones as fire conditions change, and residents are encouraged to monitor official alerts and leave immediately if directed to do so. Residents living near any active wildfire should remain prepared to evacuate immediately if conditions deteriorate and should continue monitoring local emergency management agencies for updated evacuation information. Protect yourself from wildfire smokeSee how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air. LEARN MORE How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke? Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts. Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode. Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke. Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data. Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask. As of August 10, 2026, the Hay Creek Complex is 100% contained.The Rowe Creek Complex is 79% contained.The Akawa Butte Fire is 99% contained.The Coyote Fire is 89% contained.The Henry Fire is 97% contained.The Bench Fire is 86% contained.The Shingle Fire is 86% contained.The Grasshopper is 23% contained.","

What are the names and locations of the wildfires?

As of August 11, 2026, multiple large wildfires are actively burning across North-Central and Eastern Oregon, prompting evacuation orders, threatening communities, and drawing a significant multi-agency firefighting response.

The largest incidents are burning across Gilliam, Wheeler, Wasco, Crook, Jefferson, and Umatilla counties, while several additional fires remain active throughout the state. Oregon remains under heightened wildfire activity because of hot, dry weather, gusty winds, and dry vegetation.

The Hay Creek Complex, formerly known as the Lower Rock Creek and Hoag Fires, burned in Gilliam County near Lower and Middle Rock Creek Roads, west of Highway 19 (1).

The Rowe Creek Complex is burning southwest of Fossil in Wheeler County near Highway 218 and approximately one mile east of John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (2).

The Akawa Butte Fire is burning across Deschutes and Jefferson counties in central Oregon near Akawa Butte and Henkle Butte (3).

The Coyote Fire is burning in Crook County, Oregon, southeast of Prineville and near the communities of Post and Paulina (4).

The Henry Fire is burning in Crook County, Oregon, approximately 2 miles south of Paulina (5).

The Bench Fire is burning in Jefferson County, Oregon, near Warm Springs, the Deschutes River, Lake Billy Chinook, Pelton Dam, and Highway 26. The Bench and Beachcomb fires have merged and are now managed as the Bench Fire (6).

The Shingle Fire is burning across Crook, Grant, and Wheeler counties in central Oregon. Fire activity has expanded toward Highway 26, Cottonwood Creek, Dayville, and surrounding ranchlands (7).

The Grasshopper Fire is burning across Clackamas, Hood River, and Wasco Counties in north-central Oregon. The lightning-caused fire began on July 23 on the eastern side of the Mt. Hood National Forest and has burned through much of the Badger Creek Wilderness (8).

In addition to these major incidents, numerous other notable fires are burning across Oregon, including the Austin Fire, Bologna Fire, Olive Butte, Burnt Creek, Hagen, and Powder River Fires. Numerous smaller wildfires are also active across the state as firefighters continue responding to rapidly changing fire conditions.

Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?

The cities and areas affected by the Oregon wildfires include:

Hay Creek Complex

Gilliam County
Sherman County
Wasco County

Rowe Creek Complex

\nCondon
\n
Jefferson County
Wasco County
Wheeler County
Brewer Reservoir
Crook County
Grizzly Mountain
\nJefferson County
\n
Madras

Akawa Butte Fire

Akawa Butte
\nDeschutes County
\n
Henkle Butte
Jefferson County

Coyote Fire

Paulina
Post
Prineville
Southern Crook County
Wiley Flat burn scar area

Henry Fire

Paulina
Prineville
Southern Crook County

Bench Fire

Dry Hollow
Lake Simtustus
\nMadras
\n
Pelton Dam
\nWarm Springs
\n

Shingle Fire

\nDayville
\n
Paulina
Prineville
Antone Ranch
Rattlesnake Creek

Grasshopper Fire

Dufur
Government Camp
Hood River
Parkdale
Pine Hollow
\nRhododendron
\n
\nThe Dalles
\n
Wamic

What is the current containment status of the wildfires?

As of August 11, 2026, containment remains limited across many of Oregon's largest wildfires. Several fires continue to exhibit active fire behavior under dry weather conditions, while firefighters focus on protecting homes, strengthening containment lines, and limiting additional fire growth.

The Hay Creek Complex has burned approximately 200,292 acres and is at 100% containment.

The Rowe Creek Complex has burned 371,549 acres and remains at 84% containment.

The Akawa Butte Fire has grown to approximately 27,491 acres. It is 99% contained.

The Coyote Fire has burned approximately 17,448 acres and is 89% contained.

The Henry Fire has burned approximately 29,888.5 acres and is 97% contained.

The Bench Fire has burned approximately 67,079.5 acres and remains 86% contained.

The Shingle Fire has burned approximately 73,020 acres and is 86% contained.

The Grasshopper Fire has burned approximately 72,475.6 acres and is 23% contained.

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for multiple wildfire incidents across Oregon. Emergency management officials continue to update evacuation zones as fire conditions change, and residents are encouraged to monitor official alerts and leave immediately if directed to do so.

Residents living near any active wildfire should remain prepared to evacuate immediately if conditions deteriorate and should continue monitoring local emergency management agencies for updated evacuation information.

Protect yourself from wildfire smoke
See how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air.

\nLEARN MORE
\n

How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?

Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

\nGet a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
\nContribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
\n
Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
\n

As of August 10, 2026, the Hay Creek Complex is 100% contained.
The Rowe Creek Complex is 79% contained.
The Akawa Butte Fire is 99% contained.
The Coyote Fire is 89% contained.
The Henry Fire is 97% contained.
The Bench Fire is 86% contained.
The Shingle Fire is 86% contained.
The Grasshopper is 23% contained.

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A severe heatwave is affecting South Asia, with temperatures exceeding 100°F (38°C) across the region. Learn more about ongoing heat risks and alerts.

","Why is there a heatwave in South Asia? Since April 2026, South Asia has been experiencing a prolonged heatwave, driven by strong high-pressure systems that trap hot air near the surface (1). Temperatures across much of the region have soared well above seasonal averages, with some areas approaching 45-50 degrees Celsius (113-122 degrees Fahrenheit). Climate scientists say meteorological conditions are up to 4°C warmer than in the past, mostly ascribing the increased heat to human-driven climate change. Which countries are affected by the heatwave? Extreme heat and heat stress are affecting several countries across South Asia, including: Afghanistan Bangladesh India Pakistan How long will the heatwave last? The heatwave began in early April 2026 and is expected to persist through the summer months across parts of South Asia (2). Monsoon rainfall can provide temporary relief, but high temperatures and humidity may continue to produce significant heat stress between periods of rainfall. Are there any alerts in place? Multiple heat alerts remain active across South Asia. National meteorological agencies issue heatwave warnings and advisories as dangerous conditions develop, with alert levels varying by country and region. Residents are advised to stay in air-conditioned spaces, avoid direct sun exposure, drink fluids, and check on elderly individuals. Outdoor workers should reschedule activities to cooler hours.","

Why is there a heatwave in South Asia?

Since April 2026, South Asia has been experiencing a prolonged heatwave, driven by strong high-pressure systems that trap hot air near the surface (1).

Temperatures across much of the region have soared well above seasonal averages, with some areas approaching 45-50 degrees Celsius (113-122 degrees Fahrenheit).

Climate scientists say meteorological conditions are up to 4°C warmer than in the past, mostly ascribing the increased heat to human-driven climate change.

Which countries are affected by the heatwave?

Extreme heat and heat stress are affecting several countries across South Asia, including:

How long will the heatwave last?

The heatwave began in early April 2026 and is expected to persist through the summer months across parts of South Asia (2).

Monsoon rainfall can provide temporary relief, but high temperatures and humidity may continue to produce significant heat stress between periods of rainfall.

Are there any alerts in place?

Multiple heat alerts remain active across South Asia. National meteorological agencies issue heatwave warnings and advisories as dangerous conditions develop, with alert levels varying by country and region.

Residents are advised to stay in air-conditioned spaces, avoid direct sun exposure, drink fluids, and check on elderly individuals. Outdoor workers should reschedule activities to cooler hours.

","heatwave-map-spotlight-south-asia","gid://shopify/Article/564966195337","https://shop.iqair.com/blogs/news/heatwave-map-spotlight-south-asia","2026-08-11T11:16:15Z",[201,202],"Heatwave Map Spotlight: South Asia",{"_68":285,"_82":-5,"_84":286,"_86":87,"_88":89},"gid://shopify/ArticleImage/115585155209","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0065/4780/0182/articles/Heatwave2Desktop_ab614aed-4165-463b-af17-7fb23984d6cf.jpg?v=1786446996",{"_93":94},{"_66":92},"Find out more about the Big Grass Fire burning along the Oregon-Idaho border, including the latest containment, affected communities, and evacuation information.","

Find out more about the Big Grass Fire burning along the Oregon-Idaho border, including the latest containment, affected communities, and evacuation information.

","What is the name and location of the wildfire? As of August 11, 2026, the Big Grass Fire is active along the Oregon-Idaho border in Malheur, Oregon, and Owyhee County, Idaho. Burning near Jordan Valley, it has expanded across the state line, prompting emergency response efforts in both states. The fire is affecting Pleasant Valley, South Mountain, and surrounding rangelands and is threatening nearby transportation routes and communities (1). Which cities or areas are affected by the Big Grass Fire? The cities and areas affected by the Big Grass Fire include: Jordan Valley, Oregon Murphy, Idaho North Fork Campground, Idaho Pleasant Valley, Idaho Reynolds Creek, Idaho South Mountain, Idaho Three Forks Road area, Idaho What is the current containment status of the Big Grass Fire? As of August 11, 2026, the Big Grass Fire has burned approximately 555,147 acres and is 35% contained. Firefighters continue working to slow the fire's spread as the wildfire burns rapidly across southeastern Oregon and southwestern Idaho. The National Interagency Fire Center reports that containment remains limited while crews focus on protecting communities and critical infrastructure (2). Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place? A Level 3 “Go” evacuation order remains in effect for parts of Owyhee County, including Dickshooter and areas around Triangle Reservoir, Pleasant Valley, South Mountain, and Flint Creek Road. A Level 2 “Set” evacuation warning is also in effect for Silver City. Protect yourself from wildfire smokeSee how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air. LEARN MORE How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke? Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts. Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode. Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke. Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data. Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask. As of August 11, 2026, the Big Grass Fire is 35% contained.","

What is the name and location of the wildfire?

As of August 11, 2026, the Big Grass Fire is active along the Oregon-Idaho border in Malheur, Oregon, and Owyhee County, Idaho. Burning near Jordan Valley, it has expanded across the state line, prompting emergency response efforts in both states.

The fire is affecting Pleasant Valley, South Mountain, and surrounding rangelands and is threatening nearby transportation routes and communities (1).

Which cities or areas are affected by the Big Grass Fire?

The cities and areas affected by the Big Grass Fire include:

Jordan Valley, Oregon\n
\nMurphy, Idaho
North Fork Campground, Idaho
Pleasant Valley, Idaho
Reynolds Creek, Idaho
South Mountain, Idaho
Three Forks Road area, Idaho

What is the current containment status of the Big Grass Fire?

As of August 11, 2026, the Big Grass Fire has burned approximately 555,147 acres and is 35% contained.

Firefighters continue working to slow the fire's spread as the wildfire burns rapidly across southeastern Oregon and southwestern Idaho.

The National Interagency Fire Center reports that containment remains limited while crews focus on protecting communities and critical infrastructure (2).

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

A Level 3 “Go” evacuation order remains in effect for parts of Owyhee County, including Dickshooter and areas around Triangle Reservoir, Pleasant Valley, South Mountain, and Flint Creek Road.

A Level 2 “Set” evacuation warning is also in effect for Silver City.

Protect yourself from wildfire smoke
See how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air.

LEARN MORE

How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?

Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

\nGet a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.\n

As of August 11, 2026, the Big Grass Fire is 35% contained.

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Find out how to get the most out of your air purifier by placing it where it’ll make the most difference.

","The best place to place an air purifier is where you spend the most time and where air circulation is unobstructed. For most people, this means placing the purifier in the bedroom (especially near the bed but not directly beside it), living room, or home office. Position the unit at least a few feet away from walls, furniture, or curtains to allow airflow in and out of the purifier. If your goal is to address specific concerns like allergies, pet dander, or outdoor pollution, place the purifier near the source of pollutants (e.g., near a pet’s favorite spot, windows, or entryways). Effective whole-home air purifiers are on the market, removing any placement concerns. Alternatively, consider using multiple purifiers in high-traffic areas or investing in a model with strong airflow capable of covering larger spaces (1). Why placement matters for air purification Where you place your air purifier directly impacts its effectiveness. Purifiers work by drawing in polluted air, filtering it, and releasing clean air back into the room. If the unit is tucked into a corner, blocked by furniture, or placed too close to a wall, airflow is restricted, reducing its ability to circulate and clean the air efficiently. Ideally, the purifier should be centered in the room or positioned where air can move freely around it. Avoid placing an air purifier behind curtains, under tables, or in closets, as these locations limit airflow and reduce performance. For certain rooms: In a bedroom: Place your air purifier 3–6 feet from the bed, away from direct drafts (like vents or open windows), to ensure clean air reaches your breathing zone while you sleep. In living areas: Position it near seating but not in a high-traffic pathway where it could be bumped or obstructed. For homes with multiple floors or large open spaces: Using one purifier per floor or zone can ensure even coverage. Special considerations for different rooms and needs If you live in an area with high outdoor pollution (e.g., near busy roads or wildfire-prone regions), place the purifier near windows or entryways—but close windows and doors during pollution spikes to prevent contaminants from entering. Certain rooms and spaces may require additional planning. Bedrooms Prioritize placement near the bed but avoid direct airflow onto your face while sleeping. A nightstand or dresser a few feet away is ideal for a desktop air purifier. Running the purifier on a quiet night mode ensures undisturbed sleep while maintaining air quality. Kitchens Position the purifier away from grease or steam (which can clog filters) but close enough to capture cooking odors and smoke. Avoid placing it directly above or beside the stove. Nurseries or children’s rooms Place the purifier out of reach but where it can circulate air effectively. Avoid placing it near cribs or play areas where cords or buttons could pose a hazard. Basements or garages These areas often have higher humidity or dust levels. Use a purifier with a pre-filter to handle larger particles and consider a dehumidifier if moisture is an issue. Offices or study spaces Position the air purifier near your workspace but not in a way that blows air directly onto papers or electronics, which could scatter dust. For help with placing and planning air purification for offices and schools, check out the Clean Air Facility Program and Clean Air Schools Program. Frequently Asked Questions Should I put my air purifier on the floor? Yes, you can place your air purifier on the floor. If you are placing a desktop air purifier, it’s better to elevate it on a table, nightstand, or shelf. Can I move my air purifier from room to room? Yes, but for best results, keep it in the room where you spend the most time (e.g., bedroom at night, living room during the day). How close should an air purifier be to my bed? Aim for 3–6 feet away from your bed, positioning desktop air purifiers so that clean air flows toward your breathing zone without blowing directly on you. Avoid placing it on the floor near the bed, where dust accumulation is higher. Do I need an air purifier in every room? Not necessarily. Start with the room where you spend the most time or where pollutants are most concentrated (e.g., bedrooms, living rooms). For whole-home coverage, consider a whole home air purification system or multiple units for larger homes. Can I place my air purifier near a window? You can. Close the window during high-pollution events (e.g., wildfires, smog, or allergy season) to prevent outdoor contaminants from entering. Otherwise, natural ventilation can complement the purifier’s work. The takeaway The best placement for your air purifier balances airflow, proximity to pollution sources, and accessibility. Position it in high-traffic areas where you spend the most time, elevate it slightly off the floor, and ensure it’s not obstructed by furniture or curtains. For targeted concerns like allergies or cooking fumes, place the purifier near the source but avoid direct exposure to steam, grease, or large debris. By strategically placing your air purifier and maintaining unobstructed airflow, you’ll maximize its ability to clean the air efficiently, reduce pollutants, and create a healthier indoor environment. For homes with multiple floors or large spaces, consider additional units or a whole-home system to ensure comprehensive coverage.","

The best place to place an air purifier is where you spend the most time and where air circulation is unobstructed.

For most people, this means placing the purifier in the bedroom (especially near the bed but not directly beside it), living room, or home office. Position the unit at least a few feet away from walls, furniture, or curtains to allow airflow in and out of the purifier.

If your goal is to address specific concerns like allergies, pet dander, or outdoor pollution, place the purifier near the source of pollutants (e.g., near a pet’s favorite spot, windows, or entryways).

Effective whole-home air purifiers are on the market, removing any placement concerns. Alternatively, consider using multiple purifiers in high-traffic areas or investing in a model with strong airflow capable of covering larger spaces (1).

Why placement matters for air purification

Where you place your air purifier directly impacts its effectiveness.

Purifiers work by drawing in polluted air, filtering it, and releasing clean air back into the room. If the unit is tucked into a corner, blocked by furniture, or placed too close to a wall, airflow is restricted, reducing its ability to circulate and clean the air efficiently. Ideally, the purifier should be centered in the room or positioned where air can move freely around it.

Avoid placing an air purifier behind curtains, under tables, or in closets, as these locations limit airflow and reduce performance.

For certain rooms:

\nIn a bedroom: Place your air purifier 3–6 feet from the bed, away from direct drafts (like vents or open windows), to ensure clean air reaches your breathing zone while you sleep.
\n
\nIn living areas: Position it near seating but not in a high-traffic pathway where it could be bumped or obstructed.
\n
\nFor homes with multiple floors or large open spaces: Using one purifier per floor or zone can ensure even coverage.
\n

Special considerations for different rooms and needs

If you live in an area with high outdoor pollution (e.g., near busy roads or wildfire-prone regions), place the purifier near windows or entryways—but close windows and doors during pollution spikes to prevent contaminants from entering.

Certain rooms and spaces may require additional planning.

Bedrooms

Prioritize placement near the bed but avoid direct airflow onto your face while sleeping. A nightstand or dresser a few feet away is ideal for a desktop air purifier. Running the purifier on a quiet night mode ensures undisturbed sleep while maintaining air quality.

Kitchens

Position the purifier away from grease or steam (which can clog filters) but close enough to capture cooking odors and smoke. Avoid placing it directly above or beside the stove.

Nurseries or children’s rooms

Place the purifier out of reach but where it can circulate air effectively. Avoid placing it near cribs or play areas where cords or buttons could pose a hazard.

Basements or garages

These areas often have higher humidity or dust levels. Use a purifier with a pre-filter to handle larger particles and consider a dehumidifier if moisture is an issue.

Offices or study spaces

Position the air purifier near your workspace but not in a way that blows air directly onto papers or electronics, which could scatter dust.

For help with placing and planning air purification for offices and schools, check out the Clean Air Facility Program and Clean Air Schools Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I put my air purifier on the floor?

Yes, you can place your air purifier on the floor.

If you are placing a desktop air purifier, it’s better to elevate it on a table, nightstand, or shelf.

Can I move my air purifier from room to room?

Yes, but for best results, keep it in the room where you spend the most time (e.g., bedroom at night, living room during the day).

How close should an air purifier be to my bed?

Aim for 3–6 feet away from your bed, positioning desktop air purifiers so that clean air flows toward your breathing zone without blowing directly on you. Avoid placing it on the floor near the bed, where dust accumulation is higher.

Do I need an air purifier in every room?

Not necessarily. Start with the room where you spend the most time or where pollutants are most concentrated (e.g., bedrooms, living rooms). For whole-home coverage, consider a whole home air purification system or multiple units for larger homes.

Can I place my air purifier near a window?

You can. Close the window during high-pollution events (e.g., wildfires, smog, or allergy season) to prevent outdoor contaminants from entering. Otherwise, natural ventilation can complement the purifier’s work.

The takeaway

The best placement for your air purifier balances airflow, proximity to pollution sources, and accessibility. Position it in high-traffic areas where you spend the most time, elevate it slightly off the floor, and ensure it’s not obstructed by furniture or curtains. For targeted concerns like allergies or cooking fumes, place the purifier near the source but avoid direct exposure to steam, grease, or large debris.

By strategically placing your air purifier and maintaining unobstructed airflow, you’ll maximize its ability to clean the air efficiently, reduce pollutants, and create a healthier indoor environment. For homes with multiple floors or large spaces, consider additional units or a whole-home system to ensure comprehensive coverage.

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The Widemouth 2 Fire remains active in central Utah, prompting ongoing evacuation orders. Find out more about the Widemouth 2 Fire.

","What is the name and location of the wildfire? As of August 8, 2026, the Widemouth 2 Fire is burning across Millard and Sevier Counties in central Utah. The fire is affecting areas near Fillmore, Kanosh, Meadow, Joseph Peak, and the Fillmore Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest. Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire? The cities and areas affected by the Widemouth 2 Fire include: Chalk Creek Fillmore Fillmore Ranger District Joseph Peak Kanosh Meadow Millard County Sevier County What is the current containment status of the wildfire? As of August 8, 2026, the Widemouth 2 Fire has burned approximately 111,360.9 acres and is 24% contained. Firefighters are strengthening containment lines near local communities while working to slow the fire's spread through steep and rugged terrain (1). Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place? Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for several communities near the Widemouth 2 Fire in Millard and Sevier Counties. Level 3 Go evacuation orders are in effect for the following areas. Residents in these locations should evacuate immediately: Kanosh, south of 300 S Turkey Track Lane and Cemetery Road Meadow, from 4400 S to Reservation Road Private properties near Joseph Peak. Level 2 Set evacuation warnings are in effect for the following areas. Residents should be prepared to evacuate: Kanosh, north of 300 S Fillmore, from 500 S to Reservation Road Areas extending west and south from 500 S and Baker Lane, including eastern portions of Highway 99 south to just beyond the Great Lakes Cheese Plant Meadow, from Meadow Canyon Road south to 4400 S An evacuation shelter is available at the Fillmore LDS Stake Center, located at 25 S 300 W St, Fillmore, Utah. Residents should monitor updates from the Millard County Sheriff's Office and the Sevier County Sheriff's Office. Those placed under a Level 3 evacuation order may receive emergency phone alerts and door-to-door notifications. Public access restrictions also remain in effect for designated lands, roads, and trails in the Fillmore Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest. Additional closures apply to certain Bureau of Land Management areas in Millard County. Protect yourself from wildfire smokeSee how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air. LEARN MORE How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke? Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts. Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode. Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke. Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data. Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask. As of August 8, 2026, this fire is 24% contained.","

What is the name and location of the wildfire?

As of August 8, 2026, the Widemouth 2 Fire is burning across Millard and Sevier Counties in central Utah.

The fire is affecting areas near Fillmore, Kanosh, Meadow, Joseph Peak, and the Fillmore Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest.

Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?

The cities and areas affected by the Widemouth 2 Fire include:

Chalk Creek
Fillmore
Fillmore Ranger District
Joseph Peak
Kanosh
Meadow
Millard County
Sevier County

What is the current containment status of the wildfire?

As of August 8, 2026, the Widemouth 2 Fire has burned approximately 111,360.9 acres and is 24% contained.

Firefighters are strengthening containment lines near local communities while working to slow the fire's spread through steep and rugged terrain (1).

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for several communities near the Widemouth 2 Fire in Millard and Sevier Counties.

Level 3 Go evacuation orders are in effect for the following areas. Residents in these locations should evacuate immediately:

Kanosh, south of 300 S
Turkey Track Lane and Cemetery Road
Meadow, from 4400 S to Reservation Road
Private properties near Joseph Peak.

Level 2 Set evacuation warnings are in effect for the following areas. Residents should be prepared to evacuate:

Kanosh, north of 300 S
Fillmore, from 500 S to Reservation Road
Areas extending west and south from 500 S and Baker Lane, including eastern portions of Highway 99 south to just beyond the Great Lakes Cheese Plant
Meadow, from Meadow Canyon Road south to 4400 S

An evacuation shelter is available at the Fillmore LDS Stake Center, located at 25 S 300 W St, Fillmore, Utah. Residents should monitor updates from the Millard County Sheriff's Office and the Sevier County Sheriff's Office. Those placed under a Level 3 evacuation order may receive emergency phone alerts and door-to-door notifications.

Public access restrictions also remain in effect for designated lands, roads, and trails in the Fillmore Ranger District of Fishlake National Forest. Additional closures apply to certain Bureau of Land Management areas in Millard County.

Protect yourself from wildfire smoke
See how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air.

LEARN MORE

How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?

Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

\nGet a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.\n

As of August 8, 2026, this fire is 24% contained.

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Get the latest updates on the Woodside Fire in California burning near Santa Rosa. Find out more about impacted areas, current containment status, evacuation orders, and road closures.

","What is the name and location of the wildfire? The Woodside Fire burned in Sonoma County, California, along Highway 1 on the Sonoma Coast near Salt Point State Park and Timber Cove (1). Which cities or areas are affected by the Woodside Fire? The areas affected by the Woodside Fire included: Ocean Cove Private Camp Salt Point State Park Steelwater Cove Regional Park Timber Cove Timber Cove subdivision Several regional cities also recorded severely degraded air quality, including: Cloverdale Healdsburg Santa Rosa Sebastopol Sonoma What is the current containment status of the Woodside Fire? The 151.5-acre Woodside Fire reached 100% containment on August 8, 2026 (2). Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place? Evacuation orders and warnings for Zones 1D1 and 1D2 were lifted, allowing residents to return home. Protect yourself from wildfire smokeSee how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air. LEARN MORE How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke? Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts. Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode. Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke. Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data. Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask. As of August 8, 2026, the Woodside Fire was 100% contained.","

What is the name and location of the wildfire?

The Woodside Fire burned in Sonoma County, California, along Highway 1 on the Sonoma Coast near Salt Point State Park and Timber Cove (1).

Which cities or areas are affected by the Woodside Fire?

The areas affected by the Woodside Fire included:

Ocean Cove Private Camp
Salt Point State Park
Steelwater Cove Regional Park
Timber Cove
Timber Cove subdivision

Several regional cities also recorded severely degraded air quality, including:

What is the current containment status of the Woodside Fire?

The 151.5-acre Woodside Fire reached 100% containment on August 8, 2026 (2).

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

Evacuation orders and warnings for Zones 1D1 and 1D2 were lifted, allowing residents to return home.

Protect yourself from wildfire smoke
See how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air.

LEARN MORE

How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?

Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

\nGet a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.\n

As of August 8, 2026, the Woodside Fire was 100% contained.

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Successive heatwaves continue to affect Europe, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas. Learn more about the ongoing heat and safety measures.

","Why is there a heatwave in Europe? Since late May 2026, Europe has experienced several severe heatwaves, with intense heat affecting different regions. Persistent high-pressure systems have created heat domes that trap hot air from North Africa, resulting in clear skies, limited rainfall, and prolonged extreme temperatures. Climate change is contributing to the increasing intensity and frequency of extreme heat in Europe, which is warming faster than any other continent (1). Which countries are affected by the heatwave? The current heatwave is primarily affecting Southern Europe (2). Countries currently experiencing extreme heat include: Albania Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia Greece Italy Montenegro North Macedonia Serbia Spain Turkey Additional areas may be affected as further heatwave phases develop. How long will the heatwave last? Temperatures in the hottest areas are exceeding 40°C (104°F). Heatwave conditions are expected to continue in parts of Europe through August, with successive heat phases affecting different regions (3). Prolonged heat is worsening drought conditions and increasing wildfire risk across affected areas. Are there any alerts in place? National meteorological agencies continue to issue heat warnings as conditions develop, with alert levels varying by country and region (4). Authorities recommend limiting outdoor activity during peak heat, staying hydrated, seeking air-conditioned or cool environments, and checking on vulnerable people. Residents should follow local weather services and health authorities for the latest heat warnings and safety guidance.","

Why is there a heatwave in Europe?

Since late May 2026, Europe has experienced several severe heatwaves, with intense heat affecting different regions.

Persistent high-pressure systems have created heat domes that trap hot air from North Africa, resulting in clear skies, limited rainfall, and prolonged extreme temperatures.

Climate change is contributing to the increasing intensity and frequency of extreme heat in Europe, which is warming faster than any other continent (1).

Which countries are affected by the heatwave?

The current heatwave is primarily affecting Southern Europe (2). Countries currently experiencing extreme heat include:

Additional areas may be affected as further heatwave phases develop.

How long will the heatwave last?

Temperatures in the hottest areas are exceeding 40°C (104°F). Heatwave conditions are expected to continue in parts of Europe through August, with successive heat phases affecting different regions (3).

Prolonged heat is worsening drought conditions and increasing wildfire risk across affected areas.

Are there any alerts in place?

National meteorological agencies continue to issue heat warnings as conditions develop, with alert levels varying by country and region (4).

Authorities recommend limiting outdoor activity during peak heat, staying hydrated, seeking air-conditioned or cool environments, and checking on vulnerable people.

Residents should follow local weather services and health authorities for the latest heat warnings and safety guidance.

","heatwave-map-spotlight-europe","gid://shopify/Article/565331296393","https://shop.iqair.com/blogs/news/heatwave-map-spotlight-europe","2026-08-09T09:29:35Z",[201,202],"Heatwave Map Spotlight: Europe",{"_68":406,"_82":-5,"_84":407,"_86":87,"_88":89},"gid://shopify/ArticleImage/115545899145","https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0065/4780/0182/articles/SEurope_Heatwave_D_ef959321-8215-4d32-a060-3f5c66ef9797.jpg?v=1786267793",{"_93":94},{"_66":92},"Five large wildfires are burning across eastern Oregon, affecting the communities of Burns, Hines, and Juntura. Find out more about the eastern Oregon wildfires.","

Five large wildfires are burning across eastern Oregon, affecting the communities of Burns, Hines, and Juntura. Find out more about the eastern Oregon wildfires.

","What are the names and locations of the wildfires? As of August 10, 2026, multiple large wildfires are burning across Harney and Malheur Counties in eastern Oregon. The fires, several of which are being managed together as the Burns Basin fires, have prompted evacuations, highway closures, and forest closures within the Malheur National Forest. The Second Flat Fire, burning in Harney County near the communities of Burns and Hines and moving toward Highway 20 (1). The Coleman Creek Fire, burning across Malheur and Harney Counties from its origin southwest of Warm Springs Reservoir, is spreading across the Malheur River toward Highway 20 and the community of Juntura (2). The Hat Fire, burning in Malheur County near the Crowley-Riverside Road (3). The Bald Mountain Fire, burning in Malheur and Harney Counties near Riddle Road and Manns Lake Ranch (4). The Jackass Butte Fire, burning in Harney County near Steens Mountain (5). Another large fire, the Big Grass Fire, is burning in Malheur and Owyhee Counties. Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfires? The cities and areas affected by the eastern Oregon wildfires include: Burns Crane Hines Juntura Riverside Smoke from these fires is significantly affecting air quality across the region, impacting communities far beyond the fire perimeters. What is the current containment status of the wildfires? As of August 10, 2026, the five fires have burned a combined total of more than 500,000 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The Coleman Creek Fire has burned 308,721 acres and is 89% contained. The Second Flat Fire has burned 105,501.1 acres and is 88% contained. The Bald Mountain Fire has burned 76,497.2 acres and is 93% contained. The Hat Fire has burned 44,122 acres and is 99% contained. The Jackass Butte Fire has burned 24,724 acres and is 92% contained. Firefighting personnel, the Rangeland Fire Protection Association, county fire departments, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal are working around the clock to suppress and contain the fires while protecting structures. Conditions remain favorable for rapid fire growth, making containment efforts more challenging. Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place? The Harney County Sheriff's Office has ordered Level 1 (Ready), Level 2 (Set), and Level 3 (Go) evacuations in the vicinity of the Second Flat Fire, including zones north of Burns, areas west of Hines, and portions of the Burns Paiute Reservation. For the Coleman Creek Fire, a Level 3 (Go) evacuation order is in place for Juntura and the surrounding areas, with additional Level 1 and Level 2 notices in effect in Harney County. Evacuation shelters have been established at Burns High School (1100 Oregon Ave, Burns, OR), which accepts pets and is open 24 hours, and at the Crane High School Dorms (43277 Crane-Venator Rd, Crane, OR), where limited livestock sheltering is available on-site. Closures are in place on U.S. Highway 20 east of Juntura. The Malheur National Forest has also closed roads and areas of the forest in response to the Second Flat Fire. Protect yourself from wildfire smokeSee how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air. LEARN MORE How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke? Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts. Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode. Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke. Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data. Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask. As of August 10, 2026, The Coleman Creek Fire is 89% contained.The Second Flat Fire is 88% contained.The Bald Mountain Fire is 93% contained.The Hat Fire is 99% contained.The Jackass Butte Fire is 92% contained.","

What are the names and locations of the wildfires?

As of August 10, 2026, multiple large wildfires are burning across Harney and Malheur Counties in eastern Oregon. The fires, several of which are being managed together as the Burns Basin fires, have prompted evacuations, highway closures, and forest closures within the Malheur National Forest.

The Second Flat Fire, burning in Harney County near the communities of Burns and Hines and moving toward Highway 20 (1).

The Coleman Creek Fire, burning across Malheur and Harney Counties from its origin southwest of Warm Springs Reservoir, is spreading across the Malheur River toward Highway 20 and the community of Juntura (2).

The Hat Fire, burning in Malheur County near the Crowley-Riverside Road (3).

The Bald Mountain Fire, burning in Malheur and Harney Counties near Riddle Road and Manns Lake Ranch (4).

The Jackass Butte Fire, burning in Harney County near Steens Mountain (5).

Another large fire, the Big Grass Fire, is burning in Malheur and Owyhee Counties.

Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfires?

The cities and areas affected by the eastern Oregon wildfires include:

\nBurns
\n
Crane
\nHines
\n
Juntura
Riverside

Smoke from these fires is significantly affecting air quality across the region, impacting communities far beyond the fire perimeters.

What is the current containment status of the wildfires?

As of August 10, 2026, the five fires have burned a combined total of more than 500,000 acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.

The Coleman Creek Fire has burned 308,721 acres and is 89% contained.

The Second Flat Fire has burned 105,501.1 acres and is 88% contained.

The Bald Mountain Fire has burned 76,497.2 acres and is 93% contained.

The Hat Fire has burned 44,122 acres and is 99% contained.

The Jackass Butte Fire has burned 24,724 acres and is 92% contained.

Firefighting personnel, the Rangeland Fire Protection Association, county fire departments, and the Oregon State Fire Marshal are working around the clock to suppress and contain the fires while protecting structures. Conditions remain favorable for rapid fire growth, making containment efforts more challenging.

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

The Harney County Sheriff's Office has ordered Level 1 (Ready), Level 2 (Set), and Level 3 (Go) evacuations in the vicinity of the Second Flat Fire, including zones north of Burns, areas west of Hines, and portions of the Burns Paiute Reservation.

For the Coleman Creek Fire, a Level 3 (Go) evacuation order is in place for Juntura and the surrounding areas, with additional Level 1 and Level 2 notices in effect in Harney County.

Evacuation shelters have been established at Burns High School (1100 Oregon Ave, Burns, OR), which accepts pets and is open 24 hours, and at the Crane High School Dorms (43277 Crane-Venator Rd, Crane, OR), where limited livestock sheltering is available on-site.

Closures are in place on U.S. Highway 20 east of Juntura. The Malheur National Forest has also closed roads and areas of the forest in response to the Second Flat Fire.

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See how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air.

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How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?

Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

\nGet a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
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\n
Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
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As of August 10, 2026, The Coleman Creek Fire is 89% contained.
The Second Flat Fire is 88% contained.
The Bald Mountain Fire is 93% contained.
The Hat Fire is 99% contained.
The Jackass Butte Fire is 92% contained.

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Find out more about the major wildfires affecting communities across Washington.

","What are the names and locations of the wildfires? As of August 10, 2026, multiple active wildfires are burning across Washington, prompting evacuations and affecting communities across the state. The Ptarmigan Fire is burning in Okanogan County, Washington. The fire is active in the Pasayten Wilderness near the Pasayten Airstrip and the Middle Fork Pasayten River drainage, north of the Methow Valley (1). The Sinlahekin Fire is burning northwest of Sinlahekin Campground near Tonasket in Okanogan County. The fire has spread toward Palmer Mountain, Rattlesnake Peak, South Pine Creek, and areas west of the Okanogan River (2). The Little Giant Fire is burning across Chelan and Okanogan counties. It extends through remote terrain around the Entiat River, Chiwawa River, Glacier Peak Wilderness, and Lake Chelan (3). The Modrite Fire is burning across Ferry and Stevens counties near Inchelium. The fire remains west of Lake Roosevelt and south of Bridge Creek Road (4). The Autumn Lane Fire is burning across Spokane and Stevens counties. Active areas include Suncrest, Swenson Road, Barney Coker Canyon, and Indian Painted Rocks (5). The Old Trails Fire is burning in Spokane County. The fire has affected areas around Nine Mile Road, West Francis Avenue, Five Mile, and neighborhoods northwest of Spokane (6). The Fairview Fire is burning near Mead in Spokane County. It began near North Fairview Road and East Piper Road and is burning in brush and grass, threatening nearby homes, power lines, and timber (7). Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfires? The cities and areas affected by the Washington wildfires include: Ptarmigan Fire Harts Pass Methow Valley Middle Fork Pasayten River drainage Pasayten Airstrip Pasayten Wilderness Sinlahekin Fire Aeneas Mountain Loomis area Oroville area Palmer Mountain Pine Creek area Rattlesnake Peak Tonasket Little Giant Fire Chiwawa River area Entiat River corridor Glacier Peak Wilderness Lake Chelan south shore Manson side of Lake Chelan Modrite Fire Bridge Creek Road area Inchelium Kewa-Meteor Road area Seylor Valley Stranger Creek area Western Lake Roosevelt area Autumn Lane Fire Barney Coker Canyon Indian Painted Rocks North Dorset Road area North Riverbluff Lane area Suncrest Swenson Road area Old Trails Fire Five Mile area Nine Mile Road area Northwestern Spokane West Euclid Avenue area West Francis Avenue area West Strong Road area Fairview Fire Mead Mount Spokane Park Drive area Orchard Road area Peone Road area Pleasant Prairie area What is the current containment status of the wildfires? As of August 10, 2026, the Ptarmigan Fire has burned 22,681.8 acres and is 8% contained. The Sinlahekin Fire has burned 142,952 acres and is 42% contained. The Little Giant Fire has burned approximately 111,428.6 acres and is 2% contained. The Modrite Fire has burned 57,133.5 acres and is 60% contained. The Autumn Lane Fire has burned 5,781.9 acres and is 73% contained. The Old Trails Fire has burned 3,175.9 acres and is 53% contained. Fire activity has moderated, although gusty winds remain a concern. The Fairview Fire has burned approximately 992.5 acres and is 53% contained. Incident officials reported that its forward progression had been stopped. Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place? Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect around most of the wildfires, particularly near Lake Chelan, Tonasket, Inchelium, Mead, and the Spokane area. Ptarmigan Fire: Harts Pass Road and the Pacific Crest Trail near the Pasayten Wilderness remain partially closed. Sinlahekin Fire: Level 3 evacuation orders cover areas west of the Okanogan River north toward Oroville. Level 2 evacuation warnings are in effect in Tonasket and nearby areas. Little Giant Fire: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 notices cover parts of the Lake Chelan south shore and the Manson side of the lake. Modrite Fire: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 notices cover mapped areas of Ferry County near Inchelium. Level 1 notices are also in effect in parts of Stevens County. Autumn Lane Fire: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 notices cover areas around Suncrest, Highway 291, Swenson Road, Wildrose, Ridgeway, and Woolard Road. Old Trails Fire: Level 2 and Level 3 notices cover areas around Five Mile, Nine Mile Road, and northwestern Spokane. Fairview Fire: Level 2 and Level 3 notices cover areas near Mead, Mount Spokane Park Drive, Peone Road, Market Street, and Pleasant Prairie. Protect yourself from wildfire smokeSee how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air. LEARN MORE How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke? Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts. Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode. Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke. Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data. Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask. As of August 10, 2026, The Ptarmigan Fire is 8% contained.The Sinlahekin Fire is 42% contained.The Little Giant Fire is 2% contained.The Modrite Fire is 60% contained.The Autumn Lane Fire is 73% contained.The Old Trails Fire is 53% contained.The Fairview Fire is 53% contained.","

What are the names and locations of the wildfires?

As of August 10, 2026, multiple active wildfires are burning across Washington, prompting evacuations and affecting communities across the state.

The Ptarmigan Fire is burning in Okanogan County, Washington. The fire is active in the Pasayten Wilderness near the Pasayten Airstrip and the Middle Fork Pasayten River drainage, north of the Methow Valley (1).

The Sinlahekin Fire is burning northwest of Sinlahekin Campground near Tonasket in Okanogan County. The fire has spread toward Palmer Mountain, Rattlesnake Peak, South Pine Creek, and areas west of the Okanogan River (2).

The Little Giant Fire is burning across Chelan and Okanogan counties. It extends through remote terrain around the Entiat River, Chiwawa River, Glacier Peak Wilderness, and Lake Chelan (3).

The Modrite Fire is burning across Ferry and Stevens counties near Inchelium. The fire remains west of Lake Roosevelt and south of Bridge Creek Road (4).

The Autumn Lane Fire is burning across Spokane and Stevens counties. Active areas include Suncrest, Swenson Road, Barney Coker Canyon, and Indian Painted Rocks (5).

The Old Trails Fire is burning in Spokane County. The fire has affected areas around Nine Mile Road, West Francis Avenue, Five Mile, and neighborhoods northwest of Spokane (6).

The Fairview Fire is burning near Mead in Spokane County. It began near North Fairview Road and East Piper Road and is burning in brush and grass, threatening nearby homes, power lines, and timber (7).

Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfires?

The cities and areas affected by the Washington wildfires include:

Ptarmigan Fire

Harts Pass
Methow Valley
Middle Fork Pasayten River drainage
Pasayten Airstrip
Pasayten Wilderness

Sinlahekin Fire

Aeneas Mountain
Loomis area
Oroville area
Palmer Mountain
Pine Creek area
Rattlesnake Peak
\nTonasket
\n

Little Giant Fire

Chiwawa River area
Entiat River corridor
Glacier Peak Wilderness
Lake Chelan south shore
\nManson side of Lake Chelan

Modrite Fire

Bridge Creek Road area
\nInchelium
\n
Kewa-Meteor Road area
Seylor Valley
Stranger Creek area
Western Lake Roosevelt area

Autumn Lane Fire

Barney Coker Canyon
Indian Painted Rocks
North Dorset Road area
North Riverbluff Lane area
\nSuncrest
\n
Swenson Road area

Old Trails Fire

Five Mile area
Nine Mile Road area
Northwestern Spokane
\n
West Euclid Avenue area
West Francis Avenue area
West Strong Road area

Fairview Fire

\nMead
\n
Mount Spokane Park Drive area
Orchard Road area
Peone Road area
Pleasant Prairie area

What is the current containment status of the wildfires?

As of August 10, 2026, the Ptarmigan Fire has burned 22,681.8 acres and is 8% contained.

The Sinlahekin Fire has burned 142,952 acres and is 42% contained.

The Little Giant Fire has burned approximately 111,428.6 acres and is 2% contained.

The Modrite Fire has burned 57,133.5 acres and is 60% contained.

The Autumn Lane Fire has burned 5,781.9 acres and is 73% contained.

The Old Trails Fire has burned 3,175.9 acres and is 53% contained. Fire activity has moderated, although gusty winds remain a concern.

The Fairview Fire has burned approximately 992.5 acres and is 53% contained. Incident officials reported that its forward progression had been stopped.

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect around most of the wildfires, particularly near Lake Chelan, Tonasket, Inchelium, Mead, and the Spokane area.

Ptarmigan Fire: Harts Pass Road and the Pacific Crest Trail near the Pasayten Wilderness remain partially closed.
Sinlahekin Fire: Level 3 evacuation orders cover areas west of the Okanogan River north toward Oroville. Level 2 evacuation warnings are in effect in Tonasket and nearby areas.
Little Giant Fire: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 notices cover parts of the Lake Chelan south shore and the Manson side of the lake.
Modrite Fire: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 notices cover mapped areas of Ferry County near Inchelium. Level 1 notices are also in effect in parts of Stevens County.
Autumn Lane Fire: Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 notices cover areas around Suncrest, Highway 291, Swenson Road, Wildrose, Ridgeway, and Woolard Road.
Old Trails Fire: Level 2 and Level 3 notices cover areas around Five Mile, Nine Mile Road, and northwestern Spokane.
Fairview Fire: Level 2 and Level 3 notices cover areas near Mead, Mount Spokane Park Drive, Peone Road, Market Street, and Pleasant Prairie.

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Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

\nGet a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
\nContribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
\n
Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.
\n

As of August 10, 2026, The Ptarmigan Fire is 8% contained.
The Sinlahekin Fire is 42% contained.
The Little Giant Fire is 2% contained.
The Modrite Fire is 60% contained.
The Autumn Lane Fire is 73% contained.
The Old Trails Fire is 53% contained.
The Fairview Fire is 53% contained.

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Find out more about the Kaiser Canyon Fire burning near Nespelem in Washington, including the latest containment, affected communities, and evacuation information.

","What is the name and location of the wildfire? As of August 10, 2026, the Kaiser Canyon Fire is burning south of the 900 Block of Buffalo Lake Road S near Nespelem in Okanogan and Ferry counties, Washington. The wildfire has spread across portions of the Colville Reservation, threatening nearby communities and infrastructure while burning near the Columbia River, Owhi Flats, and the State Route 155 corridor (1). Which cities or areas are affected by the Kaiser Canyon Fire? The cities and areas affected by the Kaiser Canyon Fire include: Buffalo Lake Road Columbia River Campground Colville Ferry County Nespelem Okanogan County Owhi Flats Park City Loop Road Rebecca Lake Road State Route 155 corridor What is the current containment status of the Kaiser Canyon Fire? As of August 10, 2026, the Kaiser Canyon Fire has burned approximately 138,208 acres and remains 63% contained. Firefighters continue to focus on protecting homes, communities, and critical infrastructure while strengthening containment lines around the fire. Crews are using ground resources, heavy equipment, and aircraft where terrain and weather conditions allow. Forecasts of warmer, drier, and windier weather could increase fire activity over the coming days, potentially making containment efforts more difficult. Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place? Evacuation orders remain in effect for portions of the fire area. A Level 3 \"Go\" evacuation order has been issued for the Columbia River Campground and other areas shown in red on the official evacuation map. A Level 2 \"Set\" evacuation warning remains in effect for surrounding areas shown in yellow on the perimeter map. Evacuation shelters are available at the Lake Roosevelt High School Gym in Coulee Dam, the Omak Community Center, and the Omak Longhouse. Shelters for large animals have also been established at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds, Omak Stampede Rodeo Grounds, and Ridge Riders Rodeo Grounds. Several roads remain closed, including portions of State Route 155, Columbia River Road, Cache Creek Road, and Buffalo Lake Road. Residents should follow directions from local officials and monitor updates as evacuation levels may change. Protect yourself from wildfire smokeSee how a wildfire smoke air purifier can help clean your air. LEARN MORE How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke? Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke. Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts. Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode. Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke. Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data. Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask. As of August 10, 2026, The Kaiser Canyon Fire is 63% contained.","

What is the name and location of the wildfire?

As of August 10, 2026, the Kaiser Canyon Fire is burning south of the 900 Block of Buffalo Lake Road S near Nespelem in Okanogan and Ferry counties, Washington.

The wildfire has spread across portions of the Colville Reservation, threatening nearby communities and infrastructure while burning near the Columbia River, Owhi Flats, and the State Route 155 corridor (1).

Which cities or areas are affected by the Kaiser Canyon Fire?

The cities and areas affected by the Kaiser Canyon Fire include:

Buffalo Lake Road
Columbia River Campground
Colville
Ferry County
Nespelem
Okanogan County
Owhi Flats
Park City Loop Road
Rebecca Lake Road
State Route 155 corridor

What is the current containment status of the Kaiser Canyon Fire?

As of August 10, 2026, the Kaiser Canyon Fire has burned approximately 138,208 acres and remains 63% contained.

Firefighters continue to focus on protecting homes, communities, and critical infrastructure while strengthening containment lines around the fire. Crews are using ground resources, heavy equipment, and aircraft where terrain and weather conditions allow.

Forecasts of warmer, drier, and windier weather could increase fire activity over the coming days, potentially making containment efforts more difficult.

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

Evacuation orders remain in effect for portions of the fire area. A Level 3 \"Go\" evacuation order has been issued for the Columbia River Campground and other areas shown in red on the official evacuation map. A Level 2 \"Set\" evacuation warning remains in effect for surrounding areas shown in yellow on the perimeter map.

Evacuation shelters are available at the Lake Roosevelt High School Gym in Coulee Dam, the Omak Community Center, and the Omak Longhouse. Shelters for large animals have also been established at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds, Omak Stampede Rodeo Grounds, and Ridge Riders Rodeo Grounds.

Several roads remain closed, including portions of State Route 155, Columbia River Road, Cache Creek Road, and Buffalo Lake Road. Residents should follow directions from local officials and monitor updates as evacuation levels may change.

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Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

\nGet a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.\n

As of August 10, 2026, The Kaiser Canyon Fire is 63% contained.

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