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This isn't a problem that's going away - Wildfires will continue to affect us all...
Can it get much worse?
2023 redefined the impact of Wildfires in the lives of millions across the world. Never before has the impact of destructive wildfires affected the lives of so many. From Canada to Maui, from Greece to Spain, from North Africa through Scandinavia wildfires have raged. Not only with fatal consequences but the disruption to lives and livelihoods has been immense.
Not only do wildfires affect the natural world through ravaging destruction it leaves behind a trail of further toxic and damaging chemicals especially where fires have spread through human settlements. Where industry once flourished the affect effects can be a toxic, dangerous mess of chemicals that end up becoming harmful to the new life that returns to the environment.
The East Coast of the US was hit by plumes of acrid Canadian wire fire smoke, leaving the sky heavy in ash and with an orange filter. No need for filters from your apps that day, but and obvious need for filters in the form of a respiratory mask to keep the particles out of your lungs.
According to VisualCaptials, the average size of fine particles resulting from wildfire smoke is between 0.4 and 0.7mm. This is comparable to the recent outbreak of Coronavirus which particle size is between 0.1 and 0.5mm, both invisible to the naked human eye. You may not realise the effects of what you’re breathing in until you start experiencing symptoms.
AirPop is sold at Target stores across the USA and these masks provide near unrivalled levels of protection and comfort for all, featuring masks that are designed for the smallest through largest faces.
Europe didn't fare so better either. This summers heatwave saw temperatures up in the 40's for extended periods. This lead to levels of wild fires that ate up ground. Mediterranean countries suffered particularly with fires affecting many 'tourist' spots that will have considerable financial impact on communities, often on islands whose inhabitants and visitors could not access PPE to help their breathing.
20 million tonnes of carbon dioxide was emitted through the end of August burning 468,289 hectares of land, the affect to populated areas has been unprecedented. A total of 192,851 hectares of protected 'Natura 2000" land has been burnt in 2023, impacting the flora and forna of local ecology. https://effis.jrc.ec.europa.eu/
These fires are occurring more regularly and burning for longer and wider due to a result of the planet becoming warmer, climate change. These fires release gasses and harmful pollutants as they burn through everything in their path. These gasses aren’t just harmful to the planet but they’re harmful for the surrounding unprotected people. There are several ways that you can become wildfire evacuation ready in the unfortunate event of an outbreak near you. One of the most important is keeping a stock of respiratory protection for you, your family and your neighbours. If you cannot breathe, you cannot escape.
The smoke from Wildfires causes a lot of threat to the surrounding areas, but there are ways that you can protect yourself and your family. Smoke is full of harmful gasses and pollutants, these, once breathed in cause harm to the body, lungs and can make anybody sick, especially with underlying health conditions. Smoke particles can affect more than just your lungs, they can impair your heart and brain function tremendously as well as less serious symptoms being your sinuses giving you watery eyes and a runny nose.
