How clean air clubs are protecting Americans from wildfire smoke
Summary
People in parts of the US affected by wildfire smoke are using clean air clubs to get free masks and air purifiers. These clubs lend out equipment quickly to help protect people’s lungs from dangerous air caused by fires. The masks used are of better quality (like N95 or KN95), which filter out tiny smoke particles, unlike regular cloth masks.Key Facts
- Wildfires in northern California and the Pacific Northwest have caused smoke that makes the air unsafe to breathe.
- Wildfire smoke is especially harmful to older adults and people with breathing problems like asthma.
- Local groups like Mendo Clean Air Club provide free N95 masks and air purifiers to the public.
- Clean Air Clubs and Mask Blocs are community groups that lend out equipment to protect people’s health.
- Mask Bloc Los Angeles gave out over 300,000 masks during the fires in January 2025.
- These groups act faster than government agencies because they have less bureaucracy.
- People with health conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, rely on these resources to safely participate in public life.
- Organizers also distribute masks during events like protests and collaborate with other local groups.
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