Harms of Wood Smoke
You burn it, you breathe it.
Everyone is at risk
- You, your family, your pets, your neighbors, your community
Wood Smoke Contains Harmful Substances
- Gases and tiny particulate matter (PM2.5)
- Benzene, Formaldehyde, Acrolein, Methane, Acetaldehyde, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Wood Smoke Can Affect You
Smoke can end up anywhere
- Indoors or outdoors
- Places where people play, work, and live
Limit Your Exposure
- Wood Smoke Health Impacts
- Stay indoors
- Keep away from smoky areas
- Switch to different heat sources when the air is bad
- Talk to your physician about any concerns
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