Wildfire and smoke
The fire may be far away. The smoke is in your street.
Smoke
- Stay indoors with windows and doors closed.
- Set ventilation and car air to recirculate.
- A well-fitted FFP2 or N95 mask helps outdoors. A cloth mask does not.
- Run an air purifier if you have one.
If fire is near
- Leave early. Late evacuation is the deadly kind.
- Go bags in the car, car facing out, tank above half.
- Follow official instructions and routes.
Around the home
- Clear dry leaves from gutters and around the walls.
- Move firewood and gas bottles away from the house.
More from official sources
Updated 9 October 2026.