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Jun 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Smoky Skies Over the Bay Area: Canada's Wildfires Strike Again

The Bay Area has been dealing with a lot lately. First, it was a heat wave that made the air quality terrible. By Sunday, the heat wave was over, but the air quality didn't improve much. The reason? Wildfires in Canada. A meteorologist from the National Weather Service explained that a low-pressure system moved through the Pacific Northwest. This system ended the hea...

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Jan 08 2025HEALTH

California Wildfires: How to Stay Safe in Smoky Air

Wildfires are raging near Los Angeles, forcing thousands to evacuate. The smoke from these fires is a mix of harmful pollutants. Even a short exposure can affect your health, especially if you're young, old, pregnant, or have breathing or heart issues. On Wednesday, Los Angeles air was labeled "hazardous. " The tiny particles in smoke can cause eye, nose, and throat...

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