A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that approximately 339,000 deaths occur annually worldwide due to exposure to wildfire smoke. These deaths are largely due to cardiovascular and respiratory complications. The report highlights that the frequency of wildfires has increased by about 13% globally since 2003, primarily driven by climate change, which has intensified fire seasons across multiple continents. WHO data indicates that around 2 billion people, or one-quarter of the global population, are exposed to significant wildfire smoke at least once a year.