How to Stay Safe From Wildfire Smoke

Fire season, during which millions of acres burn across the country each summer, is an annual obstacle for anyone aspiring to enjoy a long and healthy life immersed in the outdoors.

As of early July, wildfire season hasn’t picked up in Montana yet. But as summer progresses and forests and grasslands burn, the state’s air quality will deteriorate.

Carrie Nyssen, an air quality expert with the American Lung Association, told Montana Free Press that wildfire smoke contains toxic compounds, including carbon monoxide and carcinogens such as benzene and formaldehyde.

Breathing wildfire smoke has lon...