Forest fires have worsened the air quality

Forest fires have worsened the air quality. The forest fires on Honshu Island have been burning for two weeks. The authorities have dispatched more than 4,000 firefighters to put out the fires. Finally, some progress has been made. Two mountain cities have...

Forest fires have worsened air quality. The forest fires on Honshu Island have been burning for two weeks. The authorities have dispatched more than 4,000 firefighters to extinguish the fires. Finally, some progress has been made. More than 7,000 residents of two mountain towns who were forced to evacuate earlier were allowed to return home. However, the thick smoke caused by the forest fires has worsened the air quality, making relevant authorities very worried. Thick black smoke caused by the second-largest forest fire in Arizona's history not only filled the eastern part of the state, but also crossed the border and enveloped central New Mexico, causing many people's eyes to sting and their throats to burn. Health authorities urgently appeal to the public to pay attention to respiratory health. In eastern Honshu, smoke from the fires produced particulates 20 times higher than federal safety standards, but that was an improvement from 40 times last Friday. Authorities said that although the situation has improved, it is still very bad. If some larger particles are inhaled into the body, they can be coughed out. However, some small particles, which are only about 1/28th the width of a hair, will be difficult to be expelled from the body if they enter the lungs and will seriously endanger health. The New Mexico Health Department also warned the public that it is best not to engage in outdoor activities due to deteriorating air quality. Firefighters involved in fighting the fire said that after entering the fire scene, the thick smoke made them cough non-stop and it was almost difficult to breathe fresh air, making it difficult to fight the fire. The fire is also advancing towards the two main transmission lines leading to west Texas. Fortunately, it does not pose an immediate threat; however, on the night of the 10th, sporadic wildfires have begun to appear near the New Mexico state line. The New Mexico authorities were on the verge of a major enemy and urgently dispatched 150 firefighters and several fire trucks to the scene. As wildfires continue to burn and emit large amounts of thick smoke, which seriously affects air quality, health authorities also call on the public to pay more attention to prevent respiratory discomfort. Wildfires are raging, and in northern Utah, an unusually cold spring this year resulted in record-breaking snow accumulation in the mountains. The abundant snow cover is a big plus for ski resort operators, but once it begins to melt, not only the residents at the foot of the mountain, but also the western states of the United States will be hit by floods, with disastrous consequences. The forest fire has spread since May 29 and has burned dozens of houses and buildings and more than 1,000 square kilometers of forest land. It has also cost the authorities more than 27 million US dollars and nearly 10,000 residents have evacuated their homes. The largest fire in Arizona's history occurred in 2002, burning 1,900 square kilometers of forestland and destroying nearly 500 homes and buildings.