Wildfire Smoke Factsheet

Children are especially vulnerable to
health effects during wildfires due to their
developing lungs and other factors.

• Wildfire concerns include the fire itself, the
  smoke and ash, and the chemicals from
  materials burned and fire retardants.
• Smoke can travel hundreds of miles from the
  source of a fire. Pay attention to local air
  quality reports, even if no fire is nearby
  (www.airnow.gov).

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