Dangerous Duty: Firefighters Face Hidden Smoke Perils
Wildland firefighting risks include direct versus indirect attack methods. Firefighters rely on black zones but face deadly carbon monoxide from smoke. California’s Santa Ana winds, over 100 mph, raise danger in October as dry conditions persist. Kevin Olson of Cal Fire aided this feature.
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