Fire Smoke: The Health Risks Smoke Poses - and How to Protect Yourself Effectively

When forests, fields or buildings burn, attention is usually focused on the flames. But the real danger often drifts invisibly through the air. Smoke from fires can worsen air quality over many kilometres and reach regions that are far from the actual source of the fire. The tricky part is that a barely noticeable smell by no means indicates clean air. Even almost odourless air may already contain high concentrations of pollutants harmful to health. Fire smoke consists of a complex mixture of particulate matter and various gases. The tiny ...