wildfire smoke

Burning woods' exhaust

Wildfire smoke is the airborne mixture of gases and fine particles released when vegetation burns in an uncontrolled fire.

It can travel hundreds of miles from its source, degrading air quality and creating hazy skies in distant regions: The wildfire smoke from Canada blanketed the city for days.

Health advisories often warn vulnerable populations to stay indoors when wildfire smoke reaches hazardous levels.

Related
  • hazeMurky atmospheric suspension
  • ashCombustion's powdery remains
  • plumeOrnamental feather or rising column
  • chokingBlocked airway condition
  • evacuationRemoval from danger

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air quality

wildfire smokefresh air

Unenclosed outdoor atmosphere

clean air · pure air · mountain air · sea breeze · crisp air

atmospheric visibility

wildfire smokeclear skies

Absence of cloud cover

blue sky · sunny skies

origin/cause

wildfire smokerain

Water dropping from clouds

rainfall · precipitation · snowfall

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G