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flag Study finds homes near 2021 Colorado wildfire still face health risks from smoke and ash.

flag A study by the University of Colorado Boulder found that homes near the 2021 Marshall Fire in Colorado, which destroyed over 1,000 homes, faced lingering health risks from wildfire smoke and ash. flag Indoor air quality was severely compromised, with hazardous gases lingering for weeks, similar to pollution levels in urban Los Angeles in the 1990s. flag Over 55% of affected residents reported symptoms like headaches and itchy eyes, even two years after the fire. flag Simple measures like opening windows and using air cleaners can reduce indoor pollutants by over 50%, helping residents return safely to their homes after a wildfire.

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