The wildfires in Tennessee have created vast amounts of ash and smoke that now threaten to produce dangerously low air quality in surrounding areas.
As reports of the tragic Tennessee wildfires that have now caused seven deaths and a massive amount of damage to property continue to come out, many residents living near the affected areas of Tennessee are wondering how the ash and smoke from the fires may impact their health. In this article, we’ll cover some of the potential effects of wildfire smoke on nearby areas and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your family if you live near the affected parts of Tennessee.
 How Could the Tennessee Wildfires Impact Health?
Although large wildfires are obviously dangerous on their own, they have a profound impact on the air quality in areas near to where they are occurring. Smoke, ash and carbon dioxide produced by the mass burning of organic matter can decrease air quality well beyond the confines of the actual wildfire. These airborne impurities can, in turn, trigger asthma attacks and aggravate respiratory conditions. Over time, significant exposure to these impurities can even increase the risk of heart disease and other such chronic conditions. For these reasons, it is important that those who are living in the vicinity of the Tennessee wildfires take steps to protect themselves.
 What Can You Do?
If you are living in or near the areas of Tennessee that have been affected by these wildfires, there are several ways to protect yourself from the ash, smoke and gaseous impurities produced by them. One of the best ways to do this is by limiting the amount of time you spend outdoors and keeping the air in your house circulating without bringing in outside air. This will offer you some measure of protection, especially from the particulate debris. Staying indoors as much as possible is also a good idea, as this will limit your exposure to the worst of the pollution produced by the wildfires.
The best way to protect yourself and your family, however, is by making use of a home air purifier. In order to get the best protection from the byproducts of the wildfires, we advise using a purifier that offers both HEPA and VOC filtration, which will remove both gaseous and particulate impurities. Below, you’ll find some of our top recommendations for those whose air quality has been reduced by the Tennessee wildfires:
Amaircare Aiwarsh Commercial Scrubber– This unit is excellent for larger facilities needing protection from the effects of the fires. The Amaircare Airwash provides coverage for up to 41,300 square feet.
Field Controls TRIO– This 4-stage air purification system offers hospital-grade air quality in a home environment. Covers up to 1,000 square feet.
Amaircare 3000 VOC– The Amaircare 3000 VOC unit focuses on gaseous impurities, but is also equipped with HEPA filtration for removing ash and other particulates.
Although these are a few of our top units for combating the health effects of the Tennessee wildfires, we have many more home and commercial air purifiers to choose from. If you need help selecting the right unit for your needs, feel free to contact us directly, and we’ll help you through the selection process with our expert advice. Stay safe, and be sure to protect yourselves in any way possible from the adverse effects of the raging Tennessee wildfires.