1. If the fire is contained in one room, and after the fire is out, try to contain that space separately from the rest of the home. Shut the door if there is one. 2. When a fire happens in a great ...

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The fierce wildfires that broke out across much of the western United States this summer, spreading smoke across hundreds of miles, continue to pose a serious health hazard to millions. More are ...

Here are a few immediate actions to help alleviate the worst of the smokiness as quickly as possible.