The SF Gate article discusses the differences and similarities between the wildfires impacting the East Coast versus 2020 wildfires on the West Coast.  Hugh Safford discusses the impact of the wildfire smoke stating that "Wildfire smoke is even more unhealthy than vehicle emissions and it kills, directly and indirectly, thousands to millions of people every year."

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https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/east-coast-vs-california-wildfire-smoke-18142959.php