Louisville, Kentucky has experienced a major onslaught of wildfire smoke from the thousands of forest fires burning in Canada this summer. What is so unusual about these fires? How dangerous is it for us (and our loved ones) to inhale this smoke? How can we stay informed about the quality of the air we are breathing? What can we do to protect ourselves and our family from air pollution?

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