102. Wildfires: How to Protect Yourself at Home

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire. And, guess what friends? It’s wildfire season. Think you don’t live in an area that’s affected? Think again. Smoke can travel for miles beyond its source. In 2020, smoke from wildfires in the Western United States drifted for almost 5,000 miles, eventually being detected as far away as Europe. That’s important when considering that the primary cause of death from wildfires is smoke inhalation; according to the National Fire Protection Association, 50 to 80 percent of fire deaths are from smoke inhalation.

Our guest and CEO of IQAir North America, Glory Dolphin Hammes, is an expert in environmental control, a Certified Indoor Environmentalist, and a licensed HVAC contractor.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. How wildfires impact people
2. The percentage of wildfires that humans cause
3. The amount of damage wildfires do, how fast they move, and how much space they burn annually
4. How wildfires impact our health
5. The type of VOCs and other dangerous contaminants present in smoke
6. The individuals most at risk for severe health consequences from smoke
7. The factors and conditions that could drive wildfire risk in the months ahead
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