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We have a burn ban until June 25th.

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Canadian officials announce more than $18,000 fine for Nova Scotia burn ban violations as wildfires continue to rage in region | CNN

Canadian officials announced a fine of more than $18,000 on Wednesday for anyone in Nova Scotia who violates a province-wide burn ban implemented this week as wildfires continue to rage in the region, which has prompted air quality alerts in the northeastern US.
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During the news conference, Houston said, “Anyone who burns in this province, anyone who disrespects the provincewide burn ban” can be subject to a fine of 25,000 Canadian dollars ($18,430).The fine was initially set at 237.50 Canadian dollars.
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Here's How Much an N95 Mask Protects You From Wildfire Smoke

Smoke from Canadian wildfires is drifting over the eastern U.S.
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You might be used to thinking of masks as just a COVID thing, but the masks we think of as high quality for protecting against respiratory viruses are the same ones recommended when there are particulates in the air, including wildfire smoke.

The “95” in their name means that they have been tested to block at least 95% of particles that are 2.5 microns or less in width. These particles are able to travel deep into our lungs, causing short-term irritation and contributing to health issues like asthma. People with heart conditions and breathing problems are especially vulnerable to the effects of small particulates, which is why there are masks designed to keep them out, and air quality forecasts that consider how many PM2.5 particles (as they are called) are in the air.
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