Wildfires and High Fire Danger Persist in Western US

A mother of four in Colorado has had to evacuate her home multiple times due to wildfires, which have become more frequent and destructive due to climate change and other land management factors. The smoke and debris released into the air negatively impact children's health, especially those with asthma and respiratory disease. The toxic exposures can have negative health consequences at critical developmental points in their lives. The family is grateful for the increased snowfall in 2023, but the past two years serve as a stark reminder of the potential dangers of wildfires.