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Los Angeles is already infamous for poor air quality. But the fires scorching the area now are sending up plumes of black ...

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Wildfire smoke is made up of tiny particles that can enter our airways, causing health effects like heart and lung inflammation.

Major air pollutants have declined in recent decades, but USA TODAY’s analysis shows wildfire smoke is taking their place.