Wildfire smoke contains hazardous gases and particulate matter that can damage the lungs. The Washington Post has a great explainer on what's in wildfire smoke, who's more vulnerable to it, and what people can do to protect themselves, especially on poor-air-quality days. Read more here.
For information about how the air fares locally, see the interactive Fire and Smoke Map, created by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Forest Service.
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