Wildfire

Wildfire FAQ

Can Blueair air purifiers remove wildfire smoke? + -

Yes. All Blueair air purifiers are designed to capture fine airborne particles, including PM2.5, which are the primary health concern during wildfire events. Models with activated carbon filters also help reduce smoke odors and airborne gases.

If you live in an area that frequently experiences wildfire smoke, compatible Blueair models can use a SmokeBlock™ filter. In addition to the protection against airborne particles, the SmokeBlock™ filters provide an extra protection against wildfire smoke and other wildfire emissions such as toxic gasses, smog and odors.

I’m healthy and live far away from the center of the fire. Why do I need to worry about exposure to wildfire smoke?   + -

Wildfire smoke travels far and wide. Satellite images from past California wildfires have shown show smoke traveling with the jet stream across the United States from California to Washington D.C. Breathing air pollution affects everyone. Even if you’re healthy, breathing in fine particles could cause acute lower respiratory tract irritations or infections.

Which Blueair air purifier is best for wildfire smoke? + -

For most homes, we recommend the Classic Pro CP7i, Blue Pure 211i Max or Blue Signature Large. Both models deliver powerful airflow for large spaces, capture 99.97% of airborne particles down to 0.1 microns, including PM2.5 (fine wildfire smoke particles), and feature activated carbon filtration to help reduce smoke odors and airborne gases.

For bedrooms and medium-sized rooms, the Blue Pure 311i Max, Blue Signature Medium, or Blue Signature Small are excellent choices. These models provide the same advanced particle and odor filtration in a more compact design while delivering outstanding performance for appropriately sized spaces.

Can breathing wildfire smoke make you sick?  + -

In California, the air quality during wildfires has been known to exceed WHO standards for safe air by 60 times, when pollution concentration in the air has been as high as 1,500 micrograms per cubic meter.

Breathing in wildfire smoke, made up of toxic gases and fine particles (PM 2.5), poses an increased health risk since these fine particles can enter the lungs and travel through the bloodstream inducing inflammation.
It can exacerbate conditions those with pre-existing respiratory and cardiovascular disease can also cause acute lower respiratory tract infections for healthy individuals.
Depending on the degree of smoke exposure, health effects may range from reduced lung function to heart and lung diseases.

How can I get rid of the smell from wildfires? + -

All Blueair purifiers are certified by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and look for the Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR), which indicates the unit’s ability to reduce smoke, dust, and pollen particles. Install a carbon-based filter in your air purifier to reduce gases and odors caused by the smoke.