Wildfire Smoke and Hidden Ozone Threat | Butte News

Wildfire smoke’s hidden danger? Ground-level ozone—formed when smoke meets sunlight—is sneaking into your lungs, causing coughs, throat irritation, and breathing trouble, especially in summer heat. Kids, seniors, and those with health issues are most at risk because they breathe more air per body weight. While Montana’s levels aren’t as bad as urban areas, ozone can travel—and scientists are tracking its long-term impact. As summer winds down, air quality improves, but sensitive folks should still limit outdoor time and watch for symptoms when smoke lingers. 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/ccf92765ff0553eb