Do your eyes sting? Is your throat sore? Is it happening pretty regularly this summer?
You're not alone. It's already been a
grueling wildfire season across Colorado: thousands of acres burned, hundreds of structures destroyed, three firefighters dead and a helicopter pilot lost in a fatal crash over the weekend.
But even if you're not that close to a wildfire, the secondhand effects of wildfire season are real.
Delphine Farmer is a chemistry professor at Colorado State University who specializes in air quality. She shared a few tips on how to respond when the air in your neighborhood turns hazy and smells smokey.
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