fires

The flames melted metals and plastics from cars, homes and gas stations, leaving behind a stench of noxious fumes, toxic debris and particulate matter that could make people sick.

Much of the Northeast U.S. has been blanketed in a murky haze of wildfire smoke. For most people breathing this air is unpleasant, for others it can be life-threatening. There are ways to reduce the risk.

The Florida Forest Service says more than 100 active wildfires are burning across the state right now.The Tampa Bay Times reports 25 of them are scorching…