After a fire, you need to be aware of the toxic nature of the smoke, odor, and soot left behind. Although the structural stability of your home may be safe to re-enter, there are other hazards, many of which are invisible that may pose a serious threat to your health.
Structure fire smoke is a complex mixture of toxic gases, chemicals, and particles, which are generated from materials and products that burn. A typical structure fire may generate literally thousands of different chemicals and gases and many of these can be extremely dangerous to human health.
In this free tool:
- What’s in Smoke?
- Tips to Protect Yourself
- Hazards of Soot
- Toxic Chemicals & Gasses
- Treated Lumber
- Dioxins
- Toxic Health Effects