What to know about bad air caused by wildfires and how to protect yourself

Published July 17, 2026

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PBS News quoted Sanjay Sethi in a story about how to guard against poor air quality following the Canada wildfires. “If you have heart or lung problems, then you’ve got to be definitely more careful,” Sethi said. I would either avoid going outside or wear an N95 or at least a dust mask.” 

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