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The year of wildfire smoke: Why the US faces a brutal season
Canadian wildfires sent so much smoke into U.S. cities in June that this season already qualifies as the worst smoke season in recent memory, according to an analysis of smoke exposure per person across the country.
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Air quality index hits unhealthy levels again in parts of the state
The Canadian wildfires are once again impacting Connecticut’s air quality, just in time for the holiday weekend. Around the state Friday, the air quality index was between 100 and 150, which is categorized as “unhealthy.” At the Rocky Neck State Park beach, there was a heavy haze hanging over the ocean. Still, there are thousands of people getting a head...
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People deal with smoke from Canadian wildfires again
Smoke from Canadian wildfires moved back into Connecticut, causing poor air quality on Friday.
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Expect a hot, smoky summer in much of the US. Here's why you'd better get used to it
Forecasters say the only break much of America can hope for anytime soon from eye-watering dangerous smoke from fire-struck Canada is brief bouts of shirt-soaking sweltering heat and humidity from a southern heat wave that has already proven deadly.
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How to keep your pets safe during dangerous air quality levels
There are many health risks that people can face when it comes to wildfire smoke. However, health problems brought on by the dangerous air quality levels are not just limited to humans — our beloved pets face them as well.
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Social media and duct tape are helping people make DIY air purifiers that filter out wildfire smoke
Social media users are sharing a surprisingly effective way to protect yourself indoors from the toxic wildfire smoke blanketing much of the East Coast: a box fan, four air filters and a whole lot of duct tape.
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Wildfire smoke impacts pets in similar way to humans
Doctors say your pets can be affected by the unhealthy air quality just as much as humans.
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Doctor explains how smoky air harms heart health
It’s easy to understand how the smoke from Canadian wildfires can harm people’s lungs, but a cardiologist at the Heart and Vascular Institute at Hartford HealthCare explains how it can lead to heart attacks and even strokes.
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Smoke persists in Connecticut and creates challenges for outdoor workers
A smoky haze continues to cover parts of Connecticut. It’s thick enough to hide buildings and, at times, strong enough to smell. “I can tell you that the levels that we monitored yesterday were the highest that I’ve seen in my career at DEEP, which spans over 30 years,” said Paul Farrell, DEEP’s acting chief for the Bureau of Air...
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to affect Connecticut
Thursday was another day of smoky skies across Connecticut.
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Smoke map: When will smoke clear and why is it worse in the afternoon?
The smoke continues to smother the tri-state because of a weather pattern know as an “Omega Block” to meteorologists — here’s what that means and when we can expect the smoke to ultimately clear out