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‘I couldn’t breathe’: the deadly health burden of wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke is increasingly linked to serious health impacts, including respiratory distress, heart attacks, and premature death. As fires grow more frequent and intense, scientists are working to better understand smoke's complex effects on human health. Emergency departments report spikes in patients during smoke events, while research suggests exposure may be more dangerous than other air pollution sources.