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Wildfire season in 2026 has begun early, with fires across the Western U.S. and smoke drifting from Canada into the Midwest and Northeast. Experts say that because disasters can strike unexpectedly and many stores close during emergencies, people should plan ahead and assemble an emergency kit. The kit should include items that keep families healthy and safe during wildfire, hurricane, flood, earthquake, blizzard, or other crises. In a wildfire, the smoke itself is a major danger, so gear that protects against inhalation is essential.

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