Forest fires are sudden and spread rapidly through trees and homes causing millions of deaths and damage to property. Southern California for instance, is always a victim of summer fires where the flames usurp life and homes stretched between miles. Even though you may think that the flames are not going to reach you, the smoke is enough to cause lot of damage to your body.
How to fight forest fire smoke?
Knowing how to reduce the damage caused by forest fire smoke, you need to do the following:
- Do not exercise outdoors
- Close windows and stay inside with air conditioner switched on
- Replace the filters of your conditioner as soon as you can
- Do not light candles inside your home
- Do not smoke either
- If you are finding it difficult to breathe or are experiencing chest pain refer a doctor at once
People suffering from heart disease or emphysema need to be particularly careful about protecting themselves against forest fire smoke which can be very dangerous.