Health risk: Health risk forest fire: Why the smoke is dangerous
Wildfires leave devastating damage - and that can have long-term consequences for humans. Small fine dust particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and even enter the bloodstream.
The city of Monschau has advised its residents to leave their homes due to health risks from smoke caused by wildfires. The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that fine particles, especially PM2.5, in wildfire smoke can cause respiratory problems, headaches, and eye and throat irritation, and can even enter the bloodstream and affect all organs.
People with asthma, chronic lung or heart diseases, older adults, babies, children, people with disabilities, and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable. The WHO recommends following local authorities' advice, staying indoors with windows and doors closed, and wearing FFP2 masks outdoors to minimize exposure.
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