MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah warned on Wednesday afternoon that the smoke pollution from two burning wildfires was moving to Broward County.
The mix of gases and fine particles can make anyone sick, but those who live with chronic conditions are at a higher risk, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“The smoke will continue to push northward ... the way that it continues to push is towards the north or slightly towards the northwest,” Jadallah said during a news conference. "
Before Jadallah’s warning, the smoke prompted a “moderate” air quality alert in South Florida, which affects those who are unusually sensitive to particle pollution, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
MDFR personnel warned that the smoke was lifting as temperatures increased and asked residents to “limit time outdoors, keep doors and windows closed, and set air conditioning systems to recirculate indoor air.
Breathing in the smoke can cause coughing, trouble breathing, wheezing, asthma attacks, stinging eyes, scratchy throat, runny nose, irritated sinuses, headaches, tiredness, chest pain, and even fast heartbeat, according to the CDC.
Pregnancy also increases risks, and respirators and masks may even be helpful for children who have asthma, according to the CDC.
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