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WILDFIRE EFFECTS ON HEALTH
70,000 Americans could die every year from wildfire smoke by 2050, study warns- Wildfire in West Dalhousie, N.S. intensifies as firefighters remain on the ground to control situation; DNR says ‘extended rain’ needed for good effect
- As wildfires rage across North America, new study says smoke is 14 times more lethal than earlier estimates
- Canada is choking as wildfire smoke smothers cities and spreads into US Midwest; Health warnings issuedWildfire smoke from Canada's Prairie provinces has triggered widespread air-quality warnings across the country, impacting regions from Bri...03 Aug, 2025, 08.26 AM IST
- Canada wildfire smoke triggers heat wave and poor air quality warnings in Toronto and the GTA; check who are at riskToronto and the GTA are under a heat wave and poor air quality warning issued by Environment Canada on July 14, 2025, due to wildfire smoke...14 Jul, 2025, 07.20 PM IST
- Toronto suffers world’s worst air quality as Canada’s second-worst wildfire season chokes nationToronto anticipates poor air quality this summer due to ongoing wildfires. Ontario faces a significant increase in fire activity. Canada's ...20 Jun, 2025, 12.42 PM IST
- Hundreds of thousands in US asked to limit outdoor activities in multiple places, emergency declared in 2 statesMultiple US states have asked people to limit their outdoor activities as the pollution level has gone up due to Canadian wildfire. Authori...05 Jun, 2025, 04.53 PM IST
- America is about to boil: Summer 2025 forecast warns of relentless, coast-to-coast heat with no cool relief in sightWeather Forecast: The United States is preparing for a summer of intense heat, with NOAA predicting above-normal temperatures nationwide. T...01 Jun, 2025, 06.52 AM IST
- Canada Wildfires 2025: Smoke to drift into U.S.—these states are on alert for poor air qualityBig wildfires in Canada are sending smoke into parts of the U.S. this weekend. Experts say this could affect people's health, especially th...30 May, 2025, 10.54 PM IST
- New Jersey wildfires: New York City issues air quality alert as wildfire burns 13,000 acresAn air quality alert was issued in New York City, which is nearly 60 miles away from the affected region in New Jersey. It remains in effec...24 Apr, 2025, 08.03 PM IST
- LA fire: Here is a 5-step guide to keep your home and family safe from wildfiresLos Angeles County experienced seven wildfires over eight days, resulting in 25 deaths and burning over 40 square miles. With 4.5 million h...16 Jan, 2025, 03.27 PM IST
- LA wildfires' danger deepens as 'do not drink tap water' alerts ring; Here's whyResidents in Southern California face the dual threat of wildfires and contaminated drinking water. The Los Angeles Department of Water and...11 Jan, 2025, 08.23 PM IST
- Wildfires can harm your health, even if you're far away, experts sayAir quality worsened Tuesday evening in Pacific Palisades, Southern California, as wildfires created risky conditions for children, older a...08 Jan, 2025, 12.57 PM IST
- California wildfire: Over 52,000 people killed due to pollutionMore than 52,000 people have died due to the California wildfires-related air pollution.11 Jun, 2024, 02.38 AM IST
- US states issue alert over Canada fire. Know how it will affect air qualityWildlife fires that have engulfed certain parts of Canada have now spread to the US. Authorities have issued warnings.14 May, 2024, 11.04 PM IST
- Climate change makes wildfires and smoke worse. Scientists think it's the 'new abnormal'Climate change is causing an increase in wildfires and smoke, which is impacting more areas than ever before. The term "new abnormal" is be...03 Jul, 2023, 05.40 PM IST
- Climate change keeps making wildfires and smoke worse. Scientists call it the 'new abnormal'As Earth's climate continues to change from heat-trapping gases spewed into the air, ever fewer people are out of reach from the billowing ...01 Jul, 2023, 12.28 PM IST
- Canada wildfires: Smoke spreads across America; heat waves, health risks, air quality alerts, July 4 holiday flight schedules, all you need to knowCanada is witnessing an unparalleled rise in wildfires, scorching 80,000 square kilometers already. These fires have resulted in air qualit...30 Jun, 2023, 10.14 PM IST
- Protecting pets from Canadian Wildfire smoke: Tips to ensure their safetyAmid the Canadian wildfires, experts have advised limiting outdoor time for pets and monitoring behavior for signs of distress. Here are so...29 Jun, 2023, 10.12 PM IST
- Protecting yourself from wildfire smoke: Tips for health and safetyThe smoke from wildfires consists of hazardous pollutants that include toxic gases and particulate matter which can deeply impact health. H...08 Jun, 2023, 05.50 PM IST
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