Do You Know About the Health Damage Long-Term Wildfire Smoke Exposure Can Cause?

Firefighters battle a fearsome occupational hazard: Cancer

Since 2002, almost two out of every three firefighters who died on the job died of cancer, as smoke from today's fires produces an ever-more toxic brew of chemicals. But many first responders diagnosed with cancer are being denied workers' comp benefits. Tony Dokoupil talks with firefighters who are battling more than just flames.

Health risks for WA fireys exposed to contaminants

Many WA bush firefighters have been failing to wear adequate respiratory masks or to properly decontaminate clothing permeated with hazardous chemicals, new research has found.

Do you know about the health damage long-term wildfire smoke exposure can cause?

Bad air quality is linked to poor health outcomes and the development or worsening of some diseases like asthma, coughs, headaches, infections, COPD, as well as cancers.

Here's how wildfire smoke exposure can impact your health

Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke can have short- and long-term impacts on one's health, especially for those with chronic conditions, seniors, young children and pregnant women.