After the 2021 Marhsall Fire, some homeowners felt relieved that their houses had survived. However, they faced another risk: smoke and ash can blow under doors and around windows, bringing in chemicals that stick to walls and other indoor surfaces and continue off-gassing for weeks to months.
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3 years after the Marshall Fire: Wildfire smoke’s health risks can linger long-term in homes that escape burning
The fire burned more than 1,000 homes outside Boulder, Colorado, in 2021. A series of surveys shows residents’ continuing health concerns, and tips for how to deal with smoke-damaged homes.The Conversation
