Wildfire trauma lingers for years, Maui study finds — Europe and North America face same risk

A study conducted three years after the Maui wildfires found that many survivors still struggle with biological, emotional and social consequences. Nearly 1,000 active wildfires in Canada's boreal forests are currently forcing town evacuations and sending toxic smoke into major cities. Scientists warn that the current wave of fires across Europe and North America, intensified by the climate crisis, will leave similarly long-lasting impacts on health and communities.

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