Wildfire Smoke
Moderate burden — Wildfire Smoke adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Fine-particle smoke during wildfire season.
The breakdown
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: strong · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
What this means for you
A Detox Score of 58 places wildfire smoke in the Moderate band. Wildfire smoke is loaded with fine PM2.5 that reaches deep into the lungs. On smoky days, a HEPA purifier indoors and a fitted N95 outdoors cut what you breathe in.
Frequently asked questions
Is wildfire smoke a toxic exposure?
Wildfire Smoke has a Detox Score of 58 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Wildfire smoke is loaded with fine PM2.5 that reaches deep into the lungs. On smoky days, a HEPA purifier indoors and a fitted N95 outdoors cut what you breathe in.
What is a safer alternative to wildfire smoke?
A lower-exposure swap for wildfire smoke is: HEPA air purifier indoors; a fitted N95 outdoors. Wildfire smoke is loaded with fine PM2.5 that reaches deep into the lungs. On smoky days, a HEPA purifier indoors and a fitted N95 outdoors cut what you breathe in.