Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health – here’s what you can do to protect yourself

Heavy wildfire smoke from Canada's forests turn skies orange in Toronto and across parts of the U.S. in July 2026. Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images Wildfire smoke has been pouring across the U.S. border from fires in Canada again, turning skies an eerie shade of orange in several states in July 2026. In the West, smoke has also been spreading into communities in Colorado and neighboring states as more wildfires burn in hot, dry conditions. University of Colorado environmental health…