Wildfires can pose a threat even from afar, with the smoke and pollution traveling far and wide. Professor Rebecca Saari of the University of Waterloo explained that the worst pollution levels often occur downwind of the fire, and particles can transform and react with other chemicals in the air, causing a regional impact. In the case of the wildfires in northern Ontario and Quebec, smoggy conditions have affected many cities in the northeast US, and have even reached as far as New York. While the effects on air quality may not be as obvious as those who are in close proximity to the flames, Professor Saari warns of the effects of air pollution on human health, with estimates that over 15,000 Canadians die prematurely each year due to exposure to air pollution. She advises people to protect themselves by reducing infiltration of outdoor air, using filters and air purifiers if available, and staying indoors as much as possible. The effects of wildfires and climate change must be addressed in order to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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