This year may well be the worst year for fires in California’s history. There have already been more than 4,600 fire incidents and over 53,000 acres burned in 2022. Wildfire smoke can irritate your lungs, cause inflammation, affect your immune system, and make you more prone to lung infections, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Visit our Wildfire Smoke page for important information about air quality, respirators, and protecting yourself, your family, and your pets from wildfire smoke this year.
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