Smoke From Raging Wildfires Can Harm Health

Wildfires are increasing in frequency and intensity in many countries, spreading smoke that contains noxious gases, chemicals and particulate matter and carries serious health risks. More toxic than air pollution, wildfire smoke can linger in the air for weeks and travel hundreds of miles.
Reuters Health Information

source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/977672?src=rss

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