We need to treat wildfire smoke like the public health crisis it is

By: Emily Fischer

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: July 9, 2026

Words: 687

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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In Colorado and much of the West, wildfire season has arrived.

Near the Colorado-Utah border, the Snyder fire has burned through more than 30,000 acres. Tragically, three brave firefighters lost their lives while trying to keep communities safe. Meanwhile, a wildfire near Rye has already prompted emergency evacuations, as counties across Colorado brace for weather conditions that could fuel more dangerous fire behavior.

When those of us in the West talk about this …

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