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October 14, 2020

This year’s wildfire season has been one of the worst on record, and sadly it’s not over yet. A combination of climate change and the arrival of Covid-19 has left some parts of the country extremely vulnerable. Death toll from...

October 7, 2020

Got a question? We’re here to help!

We’re always happy to answer any questions you may have. Whether you’re new to Austin Air or you’ve been with us for 30 years. So this week, we decided to put some of your questions into one place! Here’s a...

September 10, 2020

What is smoke

For many parts of the country, wildfire season is well under way. So we’re asking the questions, what exactly is smoke? How is it made? What’s in it? Why do some fires produce more smoke than others? And what are...

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August 6, 2020

Covid-19 complicates an already difficult wildfire season

Even before the fires started to burn, Covid-19 was having an impact on this year’s wildfire season. Earlier this year, in California, all prescribed burns were suspended due to the virus. Training and vegetation clearance were also proving difficult to...

June 17, 2020

Stay safe this wildfire season

With wildfire season underway in many parts of the country, we take a look at some of the most recent findings and what you can do to stay safe this wildfire season. Staying indoors during wildfire season may not be...

May 13, 2020

How COVID-19 will affect this year’s wildfire season

It is clear the current global pandemic will change many aspects of our lives, long after this first phase is over. This week, we take a look at how this year’s wildfire season will be affected. Lack of preparation could...

January 8, 2020

Long lasting effects of wildfire smoke

In recent years we have seen record numbers of wildfires all across the country. Thousands of people have lost their homes and there have been hundreds of deaths. But what happens afterwards? When the fires have been put out and...

September 29, 2019

Smoke from wildfires used to study effects of nuclear war

Recent wildfires in the US gave scientists their first opportunity to test what’s known as the ‘Nuclear Winter Theory’. The Nuclear Winter Theory is a term used to describe weather conditions after a nuclear war. A nuclear explosion would create...

July 8, 2019

What happens when the smoke clears? The effects of wildfire smoke could be irreversible

In 2018 wildfires in the US reached record levels. More destructive and more deadly, last year’s wave of ‘Super Fires’ had a huge impact on people’s health. It’s no surprise that visits to the ER soared, as people suffered with...

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