Wildfire

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing hazardous air quality across 20+ U.S. states, as tracked by Clarity's sensor networks.

Find out the 2026 wildfire season outlook and how your community can get ready. Understand practical safety measures and access a downloadable wildfire preparedness checklist while learning how real-time air monitoring tracks smoke before it turns hazardous.

Learn how schools, government agencies, and rural communities are using next-gen air quality sensors to prepare for and respond to wildfire smoke in California.

While global burned area from wildfires has declined due to land use changes, many regions are experiencing more intense fire seasons, with more people living in high-risk areas.

Wildfire smoke contains a complex mix of harmful pollutants, such as ozone precursors, carbon monoxide, and particulate matter like PM2.5 and black carbon. These pollutants can affect health and travel far from the fire source.

Air pollution affects millions every year, but there are simple, effective ways to protect yourself, especially during events like wildfires. Learn how to read the AQI, reduce exposure, and improve indoor air quality.

Decades of intensive fire control have actually made forests more vulnerable to severe wildfires. Controlled burns provide a safer and cost-effective way to reduce risk, restore ecosystems, and build long-term wildfire resilience.

Wildfires carry hidden costs that extend beyond immediate damage. They strain public health systems, disrupt employment, and drive up nearby housing costs. Proactive strategies can help reduce these long-term financial impacts.

Wildfire season varies across the U.S. As climate change drives longer, more intense fire seasons nationwide, once-localized risks now threaten public health, ecosystems, and air quality across the country.

An examination of wildfire seasons in North America over the past decade reveals how climate change and human activity are driving more frequent and intense fires.