Wildfire smoke a reminder of growing threat, and the need for precautions

Andrea Eymann

By Andrea Eymann

Last updated on Jul 23, 2026

Posted on Jul 23, 2026

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Wildfire smoke a reminder of growing threat, and the need for precautions

The summer haze took on a new meaning last week as smoke from northern wildfires blanketed the region, as seen over downtown Elmira. [Andrea Eymann]

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