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Wildfire smoke can infiltrate homes, CWRU professor warns

Media | July 15, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Wildfire smoke can infiltrate homes, CWRU professor warns

WTAM: Bridget Hegarty, assistant professor at the Case School of Engineering, said the tiny particles in Canadian wildfire smoke can infiltrate homes, depending on HVAC systems. She advised keeping windows closed and using central air conditioning to reduce indoor exposure to the hazardous particulate matter.