Air pollutants may persist in homes far after wildfires are extinguished: study

Wildfire smoke may linger in homes long after first responders have extinguished the initial blaze, a new study has found. Components of the smoke can attach to home surfaces, such as carpets, drapes or counters — prolonging exposure to those inside and possibly causing health issues, according to the study, which was published Friday in Science…

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