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Their findings were published in the scientific journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics.

Outdoors

Scientists uncover concerning impacts of large wildfires: 'It appears these fires are creating their own fire weather'

"Keeping wild horses in captivity is like keeping the fire department in jail during fire season."

Business

Resident spearheads ambitious plan to relocate wild horses to fight wildfires: 'They naturally protect forests, wildlife, watersheds and wilderness systems'

The Rancho Fire led to the evacuation of 1,000 people, who were later able to return to their homes while monitoring the ongoing risk.

Outdoors

Over a thousand evacuations ordered as multiple wildfires surge out of control: 'Any new fire will grow very quickly'

"This is going to continue to happen each time we get a heavy rainfall."

Outdoors

Scientists raise concerns after dangerous flash flooding follows weeks of wildfires: 'It's going to be a long road to recovery'

"We show that it's not just a widespread problem, but one that is long-lasting in a lot of places."

Outdoors

Researchers make startling connection between US lakes and wildfires: 'Surprising, even to us'

"There are a lot of vulnerable groups of people, and these fires have substantial mental health impact(s) we need to prepare for."

Tech

New study underscores alarming consequences of wildfires: 'All too often we're overlooking these mental health impacts'

Air pollution from coal and wood smoke has been linked to respiratory issues — even in rural areas around the globe.

Outdoors

Experts sound alarm over factor linked to increased wildfires: 'It's a huge health issue'

The Amazon rainforest is home to more than 24 million people and nearly 10% of Earth's known plant and animal species.

Outdoors

Study reveals wildfires in old-growth forests increased over 150% last year: 'Urgent measures are needed to mitigate fires'

Beyond the devastation of the fires themselves, the pollution from these natural disasters is dangerous to human health.

Outdoors

Scientists make alarming discovery while analyzing impacts of wildfires this year — here's what they found

"We're wiping out two decades in air-quality gains."

Outdoors

Study highlights concerning impact of heat waves and wildfires on air quality: 'We're seeing the biggest uptick in the most hazardous days'

"I think it is important to bring this emerging phenomenon to the public to let them know that the night might not save us."

Outdoors

New groundbreaking study upends traditional thinking on major factor governing massive wildfires: 'Long been overlooked'

"Pollutants penetrate deeper and trigger the immune system."

Tech

Dermatologist speaks out on unusual spike in clinic visits following wildfires 300 miles away: 'A horrendous quality of life'