Monday, April 6, 2009

Summer Fires


Utah goes through many phases. The best name to describe the phase during July to September would be the burning phase. Every year without fail, somewhere in Utah burns due to hot, dry conditions and various human or mother nature contributions (fire works, camp fires, lightning, etc). The land owners are not the only people that suffer from the effects of wildfires. The particulate matter produced in the form of fine ash covers huge portions of the state and cause poor breathing conditions. The American Lung Association has several general recommendations for dealing with the poor breathing conditions that accompany wild fires. They basically suggest avoiding any exposure to the particulate matter. Don't go outside, roll up windows while in your car, avoid exercising outside in the air etc. To learn more about Utah's fire season and how to protect yourself and home, click here.

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