How to protect yourself against dangerous air pollutants caused by fires

By A Martínez

Published January 15, 2025 at 3:10 AM CST

NPR's A Martinez asks UCLA Health's Dr. Medell {meh-DELL} Briggs-Malonson about fire-related medical emergencies and ways to protect against dangerous air pollutants.

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A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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