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HEALTHJul 19 · 22:17 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMIBy DEVI SHASTRI, Associated Press

How to keep the air inside your home clean during wildfires

The article outlines methods to maintain indoor air quality during wildfires, including using high-efficiency air filters (MERV 13 or higher), HEPA air purifiers, and DIY box fan filters. Experts from the University of Oregon and the Environmental Protection Agency recommend sealing AC units, running systems in recirculation mode, and creating 'clean rooms' with portable filters to mitigate health risks from wildfire smoke.

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Amy KalkbrennerpersonJess DowneypersonUniversity of Oregon's Center for Wildfire Smoke Research and PracticeorganizationEnvironmental Protection Agencyorganizationwildfire smoketopicHEPA air filtertopicMERV 13 filterstopic
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