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Use an air purifier or a certified portable air cleaner if available. If you must go outside, wearing a properly fitted N95 mask or equivalent can help filter fine particles, though some health risk ...

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Exposure to wildfire smoke drifting across the country has been linked to increased risks of heart, lung and brain problems You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if ...

Those who must spend time outdoors are advised to wear a "well-constructed, well-fitting and properly worn respirator type mask" such as an N95 mask, Environment Canada said. These masks can reduce ...

At 6:00 AM CDT, conditions at Winnipeg Richardson International Airport report smoky skies with a temperature of 11.1°C. The dew point is 3.4°C, and humidity stands at 59%, with south-southwest winds ...

"I would either avoid going outside or wear an N95 (mask) or at least a dust mask.” Sometimes the air is bad enough to see or smell the smoke. Even if you don't see the pollution, it can be ...

"I would either avoid going outside or wear an N95 (mask) or at least a dust mask.” Sometimes the air is bad enough to see or smell the smoke. Even if you don't see the pollution, it can be unhealthy ...