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In 2023, wildfires burned across more than 2.6 million acres in the US, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. Smoke carried by weather patterns and jet streams affected air quality for days and weeks on end, prompting health issues ranging from eye irritation to trouble breathing.
Do you know the steps you can take to stay healthy during wildfire smoke advisories?
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