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

TopicPDF Versions of the Factsheets
Prepare for Wildfire Smoke Prepare for Wildfire Smoke (pdf) (255.52 KB, June 2026, EPA-452/F-26-001)
Wildfire Smoke and Health Wildfire Smoke and Health (pdf) (324.34 KB, June 2026, EPA-452/F-26-012)
Reduce Your Smoke Exposure Reduce Your Smoke Exposure (pdf) (346.1 KB, June 2026, EPA-452/F-26-002)
Protect Your Lungs from Smoke and Ash Protect Your Lungs From Wildfire Smoke and Ash (pdf) (324.71 KB, June 2026, EPA-452/F-26-004)
Protect Yourself from Smoke and Heat 

Coping with the Stress of Wildfire Smoke

 Coping with the Stress of Wildfire Smoke (pdf) (218.06 KB, June 2026, EPA-452/F-26-013)
Protect Yourself from Ash Protect Yourself From Ash (pdf) (300.34 KB, June 2026 , EPA-452/F-26-011)
At-Risk Groups of People At-Risk Groups of People (pdf) (306.3 KB, June 2026, EPA-452/F-26-003)

Children's Health and Wildfires: A Resources for Families

 Wildfire Smoke Factsheet: Children’s Health and Wildfires: A Resource for Families (pdf) (338.16 KB, January 2024, EPA-452/F-24-001)

Protect Your Pets from Wildfire Smoke 

 Protect Your Pets from Wildfire Smoke (pdf) (1.17 MB, June 2026, EPA-452/F-26-007)
Protect Your Large Animals and Livestock From Wildfire Smoke Protect Your Large Animals and Livestock from Wildfire Smoke (pdf) (487.72 KB, June 2026, EPA-452/F-26-008)

How to Create a Cleaner Air Room at Home

 How to Create a Cleaner Air Room at Home (pdf) (426.42 KB, June 2026, EPA-452/F-26-005)

Indoor Air Filtration 

 Indoor Air Filtration (pdf) (245.85 KB, June 2026, EPA-452/F-26-006)

Using Air Quality Sensors for Smoke: What to Consider and Understanding Sensor Data

Using Air Quality Sensors for Smoke: What to Consider and Understanding Sensor Data (pdf) (401.91 KB, June 2026, EPA-452/F-26-010)

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Last updated on July 24, 2026