How is fire harmful to humans?
The biggest health threat from smoke is from fine particles. These microscopic particles can penetrate deep into your lungs. They can cause a range of health problems, from burning eyes and a runny nose to aggravated chronic heart and lung diseases. Exposure to particle pollution is even linked to premature death.
Is fire more dangerous than smoke?
Fire and smoke are a deadly duo. However, smoke has more tricks up its sleeve. Most indoor fire deaths are not caused by burns, but by smoke inhalation. Smoke leads to disorientation and clouds your vision, making escape difficult.
Why is fire deadly?
Fire is DEADLY! Smoke and toxic gases kill more people than flames do. Fire produces poisonous gases that make you disoriented and drowsy. Asphyxiation is the leading cause of fire deaths, exceeding burns by a 3-to-1 ratio.
How can fire hurt you?
Fire uses up the oxygen you need and produces smoke and poisonous gases that kill. Breathing even small amounts of smoke and toxic gases can make you drowsy, disoriented and short of breath. The odorless, colorless fumes can lull you into a deep sleep before the flames reach your door. A fire’s heat alone can kill.
What to do if someone catches on fire?
Fire & Burn Prevention
- STOP immediately where you are.
- DROP to the ground.
- ROLL over and over and back and forth, covering your face and mouth with your hands (this will prevent flames from burning your face and smoke from entering your lungs).
- COOL the burn with cool water for 10-15 minutes.
- CALL a grown-up for help.
Is fire natural disaster?
Wildfires are classified by the Environmental Protection Agency as natural disasters. Most wildfires are caused by humans, and the most common causes are unattended camp and debris fires, discarded cigarettes, and arson.
Is it safe to sleep in a house after smoke?
The answer to the question, “is it safe to sleep in a house after a small fire?” is NO. Even if the fire is contained in one room, smoke particles easily spread to other parts of the house, and they linger on after the fire is put out.
