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Wildfire smoke
Combustion products from vegetation fires — particulate matter, formaldehyde, PAHs.
Also known as: bushfire smoke, forest fire smoke
IARC-classified factors documented in this product
- Exposure from · Source: IARC
Wildfire smoke contains high concentrations of PM2.5 and PAHs.
- Exposure from · Source: IARC
Combustion of vegetation and structures releases benzene.
- Exposure from · Source: IARC
Combustion byproduct.
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