Fires out West: Health tips for residents who are escaping the flames

Masks and goggles are essential protection, says ABC's medical corespondent.

The dangerous wildfires erupting across large portions of the Western U.S. are bringing major health risks to the residents. The Dixie Fire near the Feather River Canyon in Northern California is now the second-largest fire in state history after it sparked last month. Whether you live in California, Oregon or Montana, here are some tips from doctors: Dr. Zab Mosenifar, a lung specialist at Cedars-Sinai medical director of the Women's Guild Lung Institute, says those in immediate danger are the residents within 25 miles of a fire. Small particles in the air can travel hundreds of miles, and depending on the winds, particles can float for up to two weeks after a fire has been extinguished, Mosenifar warned.