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EXPLAINER: As wildfire smoke spreads, who’s at risk?

Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada is blanketing much of the continent, including thousands of miles away on the East Coast. And experts say the phenomenon is becoming more common as human-caused global warming stokes bigger and more intense blazes.

Associated Press

Jul 22, 2021, 8:38 AM

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