In Puerto Rico, wildfires mainly occur during the dry season. While the number of wildfires can vary significantly from year to year, the smoke from any one of these events can have a significant impact on residents, especially certain groups. – – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has even published information about certain life stages and populations that may be at greater risk of experiencing health effects due to wildfire smoke exposure. The agency warns these at-risk popul…
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