Event Brief
WHO warns wildfire smoke is a growing health emergency
Filed: Jul 29, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET
Summary: WHO warns that wildfire smoke from southern Europe is becoming a growing health emergency.
WHO: World Health Organization (WHO)
WHAT: WHO warned that wildfire smoke is a growing health emergency and urged public health authorities to better inform and protect vulnerable people.
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 10:34 AM ET
WHERE: southern Europe
WHY: The cause of the fire has not been reported.
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