58/100

Environment

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)

Chemical hazard
5
Everyday exposure
4
Persistence
2

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. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. 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.

Cleaner swap → HEPA air purifier indoors; a fitted N95 outdoors.
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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.

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