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Jul 22, 2021 · 00:59 - Source: CNN. CNN —. The largest wildfire in the United States approached 400,000 acres burned with containment at just 38%, officials said Thursday. The Bootleg Fire has charred 399,359...
Oct 19, 2023 · Worldwide, wildfire smoke kills 339,000 people a year, mostly in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa, according to estimates. Tenfold increases in asthma attacks, emergency room visits, and hospital admissions have also been reported when smoke blankets the places where people live.
Sep 20, 2023 · Wildfire smoke erodes air quality gains in the U.S. A new study finds that smoke from massive wildfires has eroded about a quarter of the air quality gains from the last few decades.
