Wildfire smoke is a mix of gases and tiny particles released when trees, grass, and other materials burn. It doesn’t just stay outside — smoke can drift for miles and easily seep into your home through windows, doors, and even ventilation systems. What makes it especially harmful is the fine particle pollution it carries, like PM2.5 (link to PM 2.5 topic page), which can get deep into your lungs and even enter your bloodstream.
Why Wildfire Smoke is so Dangerous Indoors
When wildfires burn — even miles away — they release fine particles and toxic gases that travel for hundreds of miles. These particles, especially the ones called PM2.5, are small enough to bypass your nose and lungs and enter your bloodstream.
Learn more about PM 2.5.
While outdoor air quality may get the headlines during wildfire season, your indoor air can become just as dangerous — especially without proper air purification. Smoke seeps in through windows, doors, vents, and HVAC systems, often lingering in your home long after the skies have cleared.
Wildfire smoke doesn’t just “smell bad.” It’s filled with invisible threats to your health — especially for children, older adults, and people with asthma or heart issues.SONA is designed to give you peace of mind when the air outside is unbreathable. Whether you’re in a high-risk fire zone or just downwind of the season’s latest plume, protecting your indoor air matters.
Sources of Wildfire Smoke
| Source | Pollutants |
|---|---|
| Wildfire smoke | PM 2.5, carbon monoxide, VOCs |
| Wood-buring fireplaces | Ash, soot, smoke particles |
| Mold spores | Bathrooms, basements, HVAC units, walls |
How it Works
SONA air purifiers effectively improve filtration efficiency. By charging airborne particles, filtration efficiency of a mechanical filter will improve, resulting in cleaner indoor air. Without ionization, a mechanical filter may not capture the fine airborne particles or may take a very long time to clean the air. During a wildfire event, this time to purification needs to happen very quickly and efficiently to eliminate airborne threats as quickly as possible.
Conclusion: Protect Your Space. Breathe Safer Air.
Don’t wait for the smoke to roll in. Be ready with a SONA purifier that works around the clock to clean the air where it matters most — inside your home. If you live in an area or have family that lives in high-risk wildfire area, stay prepared in case of wildfire air quality alert emergency. Shop our selection.