HARMFUL EFFECTS OF BURNING
Smoke from residential fires is uncontrolled and released at ground level. This makes it much easier for neighbors and family members to be
adversely affected. You and your family, neighbors and friends are at
ground level and will be affected.
Immediate health effects from exposure to smoke
may include burning and itching eyes, shortness of breath and asthma attacks.
Long term health effects
may include respiratory disease, lung damage, cancer and premature death.
Choose not to burn
For your health and the health of your family and
neighbors consider choosing not to burn. Composting, chipping, mulching and/or recycling through your local garbage collection service provider are good alternatives.
