The place where I live has been getting inundated with smoke from forest fires. To keep the smoke out we have to keep our windows shut even though we've been having a hot spell. Even with all the windows closed the smoke still seeps in and my eyes and throat are scratchy. We have to open up windows for a bit at night to cool the house down. I feel like I am walking all the time in a cloud of cigarette smoke and there is no break from it except when it rains.

I feel sorry for all those who have to live not only with smoke but with the risk of fire.