Study shows particle pollution from wildfire smoke was tied to 24,100 deaths per year in the US
- Posted on February 4, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Study shows particle pollution from wildfire smoke was tied to 24,100 deaths per year in the US

Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.