Paris, France, July 25, 2026 (AFP) - As wildfires grip France and Spain, what are the risks from the smoke?

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What dangers does smoke from wildfires pose? Who is most at risk? Here are some answers to health questions often asked, especially now with the fires in France and Spain. What is in the smoke? Fires burning vegetation generate gas and particles in the air that are dangerous for our systems, notes Anses, France's health safety agency. Fine particles especially are particularly bad, because they can penetrate deeply into the lungs. Carbon monoxi......

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