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November 11, 2018
Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke
The fine particles in smoke can cause a range of health problems. Learn how smoke from fires can affect your health here. Learn about steps you can take to protect yourself here.
Note: the AirNow website is experiencing extremely heavy traffic and may be slow. An alternate map showing air quality from fires is available here.