Wildfire Smoke and Health Factsheets
These factsheets were developed to accompany the 2026 Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency collaborated with the American Veterinary Medical Association, California Air Resources Board, California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Forest Service, and Western States Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units to develop this series of factsheets about a variety of smoke and health topics.
Learn more and download the full guide: Wildfire Smoke: A Guide for Public Health Officials.
Fact Sheets
| Topic | PDF Versions of the Factsheets |
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| Prepare for Wildfire Smoke | Prepare for Wildfire Smoke (pdf) |
| Wildfire Smoke and Health | Wildfire Smoke and Health (pdf) |
| Reduce Your Smoke Exposure | Reduce Your Smoke Exposure (pdf) |
| Protect Your Lungs from Smoke and Ash | Protect Your Lungs From Wildfire Smoke and Ash (pdf) |
| Protect Yourself from Smoke and Heat |
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| Coping with the Stress of Wildfire Smoke (pdf) | |
| Protect Yourself from Ash | Protect Yourself From Ash (pdf) |
| At-Risk Groups of People | At-Risk Groups of People (pdf) |
| Wildfire Smoke Factsheet: Children’s Health and Wildfires: A Resource for Families (pdf) | |
| Protect Your Pets from Wildfire Smoke (pdf) | |
| Protect Your Large Animals and Livestock From Wildfire Smoke | Protect Your Large Animals and Livestock from Wildfire Smoke (pdf) |
| How to Create a Cleaner Air Room at Home (pdf) | |
| Indoor Air Filtration (pdf) | |