Wild fires in four US coastal cities rank in the top 10 worst weather in the world

4 cities on the west coast of the United States Are facing the worst weather in the world Due to the severe forest fires Causing smoke to cover the region

The Guardian reported Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 that Port Laine, Oregon and Seattle are In washington state The western US is already ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the city with the worst air quality in the world. While the city of San Francisco. And Los Angeles ranked 4th and 6th respectively.




The impact of devastating wildfires burning in California, Oregon and Washington has plagued all four US cities. Squeezing every city in China out of the top 10, worst weather With smoke covering the region And it almost drifted to Hawaii in the west and Michigan in the east.

Most California wildfires were caused by more than 14,000 lightning strikes in August. It caused more than 900 wildfires in hot temperatures and dry air. Aggravate the situation More than 3.3 million acres of forest have recently burned down, killing at least 24 people.




Wild fires have left ashes falling over cities such as Oakland, San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Diego for weeks. This prompted the authorities to warn people to stay indoors and avoid outdoor activities. Homeless people have to evacuate and have trouble finding accommodation. Amid air quality problems and spacing must also be taken to prevent COVID-19

Today, residents of Oregon and Washington have begun to face the same problems as the people of California. Last week Wildfires devastate entire communities in Oregon. Caused the death of 10 bodies as the smoke mixed with fog. Cause night vision problems




Meanwhile, US scientists say the smoke is beginning to affect public health. By Stanford University It was found that there was a 10% increase in hospitalization due to asthma symptoms in the past. And cerebrovascular disease, such as stroke, increased 23% after the California wildfires in August.

The researchers also expressed concern that Air quality problems increase people's risk of the coronavirus outbreak as the deadly virus directly affects the lungs.


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