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health1 month ago•3 min saved

Breathing Easy Amid Wildfire Smoke: Practical Safety Steps

During wildfires, smoke and ash threaten health. Stay indoors when air quality is poor and limit outdoor time, especially if you have heart or lung conditions, with a plan for medications. If you must go outside, wear a tight-fitting NIOSH-approved N95 or P100 mask. Improve indoor air with clean furnace/AC filters or a DIY HEPA purifier; if using a generator, place it at least 20 feet from the home and use CO detectors. After the smoke clears, wear protection while cleaning, damp-wipe surfaces, wash ash from toys and pets, and vacuum with a HEPA-filter vacuum.

via WFTV|

#air-quality #health #mask

local2 months ago•25 min saved

Port Arthur Valero blast triggers shelter-in-place as black smoke billows skyward

A reported explosion at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur sent thick black smoke and flames into the sky. First responders rushed to the scene, a shelter-in-place order was issued on the west side of Port Arthur, and sheriff officials say there are no reported injuries. Authorities believe the blast was likely caused by an industrial heater, with video showing a large plume of smoke and fire as residents felt the blast miles away.

via KFDM|

#explosion #local #port-arthur

transportation9 months ago•2 min saved

Passenger Device Fire Prompts Emergency Landings on Multiple Flights

An American Airlines flight was diverted to Washington Dulles after a passenger's device caught fire, causing smoke in the cabin. The fire was quickly contained by crew members, and the flight landed safely. Incidents of electronic device fires on planes have increased significantly, prompting new TSA restrictions on certain items.

via New York Post|

#airline #device #fire

environment9 months ago•2 min saved

Smoke Envelops Iberian Peninsula

Wildfires in Spain and Portugal have reached record levels in 2025 due to a severe heatwave, burning over 700,000 hectares combined, displacing thousands, and causing widespread smoke pollution across Europe, with record carbon emissions and impacts on infrastructure and air quality.

via NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)|

#environment #firefighting #heatwave

television9 months ago•17 min saved

Dennis Lehane Discusses the Finale Twist and Future of 'Smoke'

The finale of Apple TV+'s 'Smoke' reveals that Dave Gudsen, played by Taron Egerton, is actually an older, heavier man, challenging the audience's perception and emphasizing themes of projection and performative masculinity. Showrunner Dennis Lehane discusses the show's social commentary, character development, and the controversial ending, leaving open the possibility of continuation.

via Variety|

#dennis-lehane #finale #smoke

world9 months ago•4 min saved

Two Workers Killed in U.S. Steel Plant Explosion in Pennsylvania

An explosion at the US Steel Clairton Coke Works in Pennsylvania caused multiple injuries and was described by a nearby worker as sounding like thunder, with dark smoke rising from the plant and emergency responders arriving at the scene.

via WTAE|

#clairton #explosion #injuries

environment9 months ago•1 min saved

Wildfire Haze and Smoke Persist Across the Region

Central New York continues to experience smoky skies with air quality alerts in effect, especially affecting sensitive groups. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday, which may temporarily improve air quality by reducing smoke particles. The situation remains monitored with updates expected throughout the week.

via WSTM|

#air-quality #central-new-york #environment

environment9 months ago•2 min saved

Wildfire Smoke Causes U.S. Air Quality Alerts and Health Risks

Wildfire smoke from Canada has caused air quality alerts across the US Midwest and Northeast, with smoke from over 200 wildfires in Canada drifting southward due to high-pressure systems, leading to health concerns especially for vulnerable populations, and exacerbated by climate change which fuels more intense wildfires.

via NBC News|

#air-quality #canada #environment

weather9 months ago•0 min saved

Canadian Wildfires Impact Air Quality Across U.S. Regions

Wildfire smoke from Canada is spreading across the US Northeast and Midwest, and will reach Europe, causing smoky conditions despite a high-pressure system that would typically bring clear weather, as weak winds trap the smoke in place.

via The Washington Post|

#air-quality #canada #northeast

environment9 months ago•2 min saved

Wildfire Smoke Deteriorates Air Quality Across U.S. Midwest and Northeast

Massachusetts is experiencing its worst air quality of the year due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, with an air quality alert in effect and health risks for sensitive groups, though some improvement is expected by Tuesday.

via CBS News|

#air-quality #canadian-wildfires #environment

environment9 months ago•1 min saved

Canadian Wildfire Smoke Causes Unhealthy Air Across Upstate NY and Beyond

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing unhealthy air quality in Upstate New York, leading to an advisory for sensitive groups due to high levels of airborne particles.

via Syracuse.com|

#air-quality #canada #environment

environment9 months ago•1 min saved

Canadian Wildfires Deteriorate Air Quality Across U.S. Northeast and Midwest

Over 738 wildfires in Canada, with 201 out of control, are causing significant smoke and air quality warnings across the Upper Midwest and Northeast of the US, affecting cities from Wisconsin to Maine and prompting health advisories to limit outdoor activities.

via ABC News|

#air-quality #canada #environment

environment9 months ago•0 min saved

Wildfire Smoke from Canada Causes Air Quality Alerts Across US

The NY DEC has issued a 24-hour air quality advisory for parts of New York due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, posing health risks especially for those with respiratory or heart issues.

via WSYR|

#air-quality #canada #environment

environment9 months ago•4 min saved

Midwest and Chicago grapple with historic wildfire smoke and air quality alerts

Minnesota is experiencing its longest air quality alert on record due to heavy wildfire smoke from Canada, with the alert expected to last seven days. The wildfires in Canada, burning over 16 million acres, are impacting air quality across multiple U.S. states, leading to health advisories and restrictions on burning. Despite poor conditions, some people continue outdoor activities, risking health issues, especially for those with respiratory problems. The smoke is expected to gradually clear as weather patterns shift, but the situation remains serious.

via MPR News|

#air-quality #canada #environment

environment9 months ago•5 min saved

Wild Weather and Smoke Disrupt Summer Camps in Minnesota

This summer in Minnesota has been characterized by a mix of heat, smoke from Canadian wildfires, and heavy rain, leading to unsafe air quality levels multiple times and disrupting outdoor activities, leaving residents feeling like they are missing out on a typical summer.

via Star Tribune|

#air-quality #environment #minnesota