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September 16, 2020

Record-Shattering Fires Continue to Shroud Western U.S. in Smoke
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In the western United States, air quality alerts remain in effect for
huge swaths of California, Oregon and Washington, as thick smoke from
record-shattering wildfires continues to bring some of the world's worst
air pollution to millions of people. Forecasters are hoping cooler
temperatures and calmer winds will help firefighters get the upper hand
on containing the blazes. Over 5 million acres have burned, and at least
35 people have been killed by fires fueled by the climate crisis.


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