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How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke
As wildfires burn in parts of Canada and the wind carries smoke into communities near and far, health experts are advising people to regularly check air quality ratings and take precautions. Wildfire smoke contains "particulate matter" — or small …