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HEALTHJul 19 · 12:08 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy DEVI SHASTRI, Associated Press

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires

The article provides guidance on maintaining clean indoor air during wildfires, emphasizing the use of high-efficiency air filters (MERV 13 or higher), HEPA air purifiers, and DIY box fan filters. It highlights the health risks of wildfire smoke particles and recommends sealing AC units, recirculating indoor air, and creating 'clean rooms' for safety.

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University of Oregon's Center for Wildfire Smoke Research and PracticeorganizationEnvironmental Protection AgencyorganizationAmy KalkbrennerpersonJess Downeypersonwildfire smoketopicHEPA air filtertopicMERV 13 filtertopicDIY air filtertopic
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