Human bodies aren’t prepared for the toxic chemicals in smoke, and the effects can be harmful in the short term and long term.
- Assistant Professor of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, Colorado State University
To stay healthy, it’s important to understand how wildfire smoke can harm your body and how to protect yourself.
New research found that smoke from the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, carried high concentrations of lead. An environmental toxicologist explains what else you’re breathing and how to stay safe.
Wildfire smoke makes it harder for firefighters’ bodies to fight off viruses. Social distancing is difficult in that environment, but fire crews are coming up with solutions.
Wildfires blanketing several Western cities are creating hazardous health conditions. Don’t count on cloth masks to protect your lungs.
Wildfire smoke makes it harder for firefighters’ bodies to fight off viral invaders. But firefighting conditions make the usual protective measures nearly impossible.
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