Milky sky over Vorarlberg: smoke from Canada ensures cloudy!

Milky sky over Vorarlberg: smoke from Canada ensures cloudy!

A milky sky over Vorarlberg is currently causing discussions. The reason is smoke particles that come from devastating forest fires in Canada. These smoke effects have come to Central Europe through west winds, which influences the air quality here, as https://www.vol.at/trueber-himmel-ueber-vorarlberg-das-ist-der-grund/9467948) reports. Due to the tense situation in Canada, where over 200 fires affect more than 2.2 million hectares of land, experts have classified the air quality in Vorarlberg as harmless to health.

The current situation in Canada is dramatic: over 31,000 people have been evacuated in the provinces of Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. The fire brigade is fighting more than 200 fires, more than half of which are not yet under control. There is a state of emergency in these provinces. According to [KURIER.AT, "chaotic" conditions are spoken. Tarq pants Alin, a hotel owner in La Ronge, has decided to accommodate emergency services.

The forest fires release significant emissions that have led to the deterioration in the air quality in Central Canada and in the north of the United States. The most common causes behind these fires are careless acts, such as poorly deleted campfires. The situation is exacerbated by climate change, the heat and drought intensified and thus increases the likelihood of forest fires.

health risks by smoke

The pollutants that are released by forest fires are worrying. These include fine dust, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAK) and carbon monoxide. Fine dust in particular is a serious risk of health because it can penetrate deeply into the lungs and favors diseases of the cardiovascular system. While experts, such as the Federal Environment Agency, do not predict any acute health risks in Vorarlberg, the situation for risk groups, such as people with respiratory diseases, remains delicate.

The effects of fine dust can range from inflammation to serious diseases. The long -term consequences have not yet been sufficiently researched, especially compared to urban fine dust loads. Inhaling of smoke can cause local health problems, even if you are at a greater distance from the fire site.

Overall, it can be seen that the forest fires in Canada have not only a regional, but also a global impact on air quality and health. The further observation of the situation is crucial to minimize potential risks.