The Consequences of a Fire Accident and Potential Impact on the Health of the Population
Keywords:
fire accident, ecology, leachate, air pollution, toxicityAbstract
The potential impact of a fire accident on health depends on the composition and quantity of the burnt mass. The harmful effects of fire on the health of the surrounding population are the result of ecological changes caused by this, in particular air pollution (short-term impact) and pollution of soil and groundwater (long-term impact). In case of fire, PM10 and PM2.5 particles increase. Depending on the chemical composition of the burnt mass, a number of metals and semimetals are released into the environment with particles or leachate, which are highly toxic to living organisms, if exposed to higher quantities than allowed. After the fire, it is important to monitor the presence of organic compounds with toxic, mutagenic or carcinogenic effects, for example, bisphenol A, phthalates and brominated flame retardants and volatile substances such as benzene. In the article, we present a real case of a fire accident in a company that has stored wood and plastic waste, and also smaller quantities of hazardous waste to demonstrate the potential effects of released substances, which were found the analyses of air, water, soil and vegetables, and could influence the health of the population.
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