Dozens of wildfires are burning across Canada in May 2024 and sending unhealthy smoke blowing into the northern U.S. again. At the same time, the southeastern U.S. is getting smoke from Mexico, where drought conditions have been fueling fires.
Think of smoke waves like heat waves. They’re easier to face if you’re prepared and know they’re coming. That means paying attention to forecasts and having face masks, air monitors and clean-air shelters available.
Source: ARCAMAX, May 14, 2024. Link.
People will need to learn to live with wildfire smoke . . . it will be more common.”