Each year, wildfires cause an exorbitant amount of property damage. The U.S. Fire Administration’s raw data helps tell the tale of that destruction. In 2012 alone, nationwide, there were more than 67,750 wildfires that collectively consumed 9,326,200+ acres. Those that were forced to clean up the wildfire damage had to undoubtedly deal with unpleasant odors as part of the process.
Of course that is not even taking into account the smoke odors that spread to the areas surrounding the hot zones. Not only are those odors unpleasant, they can cause serious health problems too. This is especially the case for certain segments of the population, including asthmatics and children.
According to a 2010 article published in the International Journal of Wildland Fire, it’s the fossil fuel that is typically involved in the smoke’s production that makes the situation so problematic health wise. It generates miniscule particulates in addition to the smoke odor itself. Together, they may lead to acute respiratory and cardiac problems. That's why the American Lung Association suggests keeping one’s indoor air quality as high as possible.
So what can one do to minimize fire damage related smoke odors? One way to do that in unoccupied areas is to use an ozone generator. Depending on the ozone generator’s make and model, it should free the unoccupied area of smoke odors. Makes and models of ozone generators that may prove to be beneficial in fire damage situations include the QT Cyclone and the Rainbowair Activator 2000 Series II. Both are portable and capable of producing high amounts of ozone per hour.
For more details on removing wildfire smoke odors from your home or business, contact us. Our ozone experts would be pleased to help you find the right ozone generator to improve your building’s indoor air quality. To continue the discussion, visit our Facebook page or call 1-866-676-9663.