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1000's Flee Arizona Wildfire While Smoke Travels 1,000 Miles
The huge, fast moving eastern Arizona wildfire has now forced estimates of 11,000 people from their homes. Along with so many fleeing, there is smoke rising high into the sky and travelling a 1000 miles, creating poor air quality for those near and far. With forest fire smoke known to carry dangerous particulates and gases, potential toxins are endangering a very large population of the United States. Firefighters are trying to protect the homes and business from being consumed by the fire. Equally important, people should protect themselves from the health risks[...]

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas from automobiles, gas-burning engines and household appliances. Carbon monoxide can poison, causing fatigue, sickness and even death. It is created as a byproduct of carbon fuels when burning is not complete. Carbon Monoxide is a health risk we can do nothing about when outside, but inside we can identify contaminating sources and repair or remove them from our homes. Additionally, we can install a high quality air purifier to remove the very harmful gas that is continuously entering the home. We recommend the HealthMate Plus. The Austin Air HealthMate Plus uses medical[...]