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Avoid
Areas
of Heavy Smoke near Fireworks Displays
Posted 29 June
2010
As spectacular as
fireworks can be, the fine particles in smoke from fireworks can cause
breathing problems for some if the air is stagnant. During these
conditions, fine particles can be trapped near the ground and build to
unhealthful levels. An air pollution monitor in Davenport recorded
unhealthful levels of fine particles after Fourth of July fireworks in
2008 and 2009.
Asthmatics, those with respiratory difficulties, the elderly, children,
and pregnant women are the groups most likely to suffer adverse health
effects from breathing heavy smoke from fireworks. Smoke from fireworks
contains fine particles and gases. These pollutants can be hard on the
lungs and are produced from the black powder used to propel fireworks
into the sky and the metals used to produce brilliant colored
explosions.
The Department of Natural Resources encourages individuals who could be
adversely impacted by smoke from fireworks to view displays from a safe
distance and from an upwind vantage point. Those unable to avoid areas
of dense smoke should limit outdoor activity and contact their health
care provider if they experience difficulty breathing. For more
information about the fine particle pollution in fireworks go to the
DNR website here.
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