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October 21, 2022

Massive Wildfires Bring Hazardous Air Quality to Pacific Northwest
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In the Pacific Northwest, large wildfires in Oregon and Washington state
have sent up massive plumes of smoke that brought some of the world's
worst air quality to cities in the region. On Thursday, Seattle
residents were warned to shutter windows, avoid exercise, and were
cautioned to wear masks outdoors. Portland and other cities issued
similar warnings about unhealthy air quality. This is Brian Harvey,
professor of forest sciences at the University of Washington.

Brian Harvey: "As the climate continues to warm, we are going to see a
lengthening of the fire season. And that's been shown in many regions
around the globe." 



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