Facemasks return as French southwest air charges in fire smoke

Massive wildfires are sweeping the French southwest, blanketing the region in potentially toxic smoke that has residents in nearby cities concerned about their respiratory health. Per France 24, pharmacies across affected areas like Bordeaux are seeing surging demand for FFP2 face masks—the kind designed to filter fine particulates—prompting the French government to rush free supplies to the region.

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