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Do not inhale! How wildfire smoke 'affects the whole body'

Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health. A growing body of research suggests particulate matter (PM2.5) in wildfire smoke is a major culprit.

Published Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 08:22
Wildfires destroy lives and livelihoods. But survivors and firefighters also suffer long-term harm to their health. A growing body of research suggests particulate matter (PM2.5) in wildfire smoke is a major culprit.

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