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Smoke alarm How bad will the smoke be for Angelenos' health? Expect more sickness and disrupted schooling Where there is fire, there is smoke. For the people of Los Angeles, this will add to the misery. Some are already suffering from burning throats and irritated eyes. Many miles from the wildfires, people are wearing masks; shops are running out. The fires may also cause long-term problems. When flames consume household items such as batteries and plastic, toxins are released into the air. A study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2024 found that long-term exposure to wildfire smoke was linked to an increase in mortality from heart disease and diabetes. Other studies have found harmful effects, such as higher blood pressure and weaker immune systems. Wildfires can affect learning, too. Nine schools have been damaged or destroyed by the LA fires, and over half a million children have been affected by school closures. After disruptions in New Orleans after Hurri
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