The Pacific Northwest (Oregon and Washington), as well as parts of Idaho, Montana, and Utah, have a significant number of fires. The smoky air is certainly not a good thing for any of us, but for those who have existing health issues, it could be deadly. Experts recommend using air cleaners and keeping at least one room in your house as the "clean air room." Ways To Improve Indoor Air Quality During Wildfire Smoke Wildfire smoke can have both short and long-term impacts on your health. Here's what the EPA recommends when it comes to improving air quality during periods of heavy wildfire smoke in your region.