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Central Ohio’s air is dangerously polluted right now, with smoke from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires pushing the air quality index past 300 — that’s like breathing in cigarette smoke for hours. Tiny, toxic particles can penetrate deep into lungs and even your bloodstream. Experts urge everyone to stay indoors, avoid outdoor activity, and keep kids and pets inside. If you must go outside, wear an N95 mask — nothing less works. Seal windows, use recirculate mode with a clean filter, and seek medical help if you feel chest pain, shortness of breath, or severe coughing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f11153a1bb835d6e