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Wildland fires are among the largest sources of atmospheric emissions in the U.S. and their relative contribution to air pollution is expected to grow as emissions from other sectors decrease. In the Southeastern U.S., prescribed fire is used extensively to reduce fuel loads and mitigate the risk of hazardous wildfire. However, the Southeast also includes one of the largest wildland-urban interfaces in the country with millions of residents living near fire‐prone areas.... Read more about Wildland fire smoke in the Southeastern United States: Impacted populations, land management concerns, and climate-driven changes