The good news is that N95 masks can filter out 95% of smoke particles, according to California’s health department. The best thing to do is stay inside and limit your outdoor activities ...

“N95 masks are the type of face covering protection ... If you live in an area with poor air quality, it’s best to stay inside whenever the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches unhealthy levels.

Naturally, you don’t want to stay inside your house if it is on fire ... But the bottom line is face masks like N95 and P100 respirators are specially designed to filter very small particles ...