# Wildfire smoke deaths rise 275% in new report

https://globalnews.ca/news/12124449/canada-wildfire-deaths-increase-climate-change/

A Lancet report shows wildfire smoke deaths rose from 1,050 to 4,000 annually between 2003-12 and 2021-25. The increase is 275% over recent years. Deaths are linked to smoke exposure from wildfires.

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Created: 2026-10-28T19:28:23.438121+00:00

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