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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Devi Shastri

How to keep hazardous air out of your home when wildfire smoke fills the sky

A person wearing a facemark walks near the Brooklyn Bridge as wildfire smoke from Canada causes hazy conditions on July 16, 2026 - (AFP via Getty Images)

While the sight of an orange sun piercing through dense wildfire smoke can be unsettling, the most significant threat posed by the haze is often invisible.

Experts warn that microscopic airborne particles carry the potential for a spectrum of health problems, ranging from acute symptoms to long-term chronic conditions.

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