"California, Oregon and Washington are enduring a wildfire season of historic proportions. More than two dozen people have died since early September, when powerful winds helped spark fires and propel existing ones, leaving millions of acres charred and thousands of structures destroyed. See our live coverage here. Air quality has become a large concern, as clouds of ash and smoke spread across the region. The health effects of wildfire smoke are not fully understood, but it has been linked to serious health problems and research suggests that the effects don’t necessarily go away when skies clear. ..."
NY Times
NY Times - Wildfires Live Updates: Month of Foul Air in Bay Area; Smoke Crosses U.S. (Video)
NY Times - Wildfires
At least 20 people have died in massive fires spreading through parts of California, Oregon and Washington.
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