Publication: New York Times 

UCLA Expert: Daniel Swain, UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability 

Synopsis: Wildfires expose populations to both smoke and ozone, which negatively impact the lungs and cardiovascular system. This includes aggravation of chronic conditions such as asthma. 

UCLA News: Swain emphasizes the exacerbation of harm resulting from exposure to both smoke and ozone simultaneously. “But when they both occur at once, then you’re getting the worst of both worlds.”  

Read more at New York Times.