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August 12, 2011

Swamp fire sparks asthma advisory – World First Travel Insurance

Swamp fire sparks asthma advisory
World First Travel Insurance
A series of swamp fires in southeastern Virginia have prompted warnings to people with respiratory illnesses such as asthma to avoid going outdoors. Britons visiting to the US state on business or holiday should take precautions, including securing …
Smoke from Dismal Swamp wreaks havoc on ailmentsThe Virginian-Pilot
Swamp smoke drifts to PeninsulaDaily Press
Smoke from swamp fire returns to areaNew Bern Sun Journal
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June 13, 2011

Woman suffers asthma attack in Kent house fire – BBC News

Woman suffers asthma attack in Kent house fire
BBC News
A woman had to be taken to hospital for treatment for an asthma attack after a fire broke out at her Kent home. Two crews were called to the property in Harold Road, Birchington, near Margate, at about 2230 BST on Sunday. Kent Fire and Rescue Service …

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June 6, 2011

Woman suffers asthma attack caused by fire – Click Manchester

Wigan Today

Woman suffers asthma attack caused by fire
Click Manchester
Published Mon 06 Jun 2011 15:47 An asthma-stricken woman suffered an attack brought on by burglars who set fire to her neighbours house. The offenders broke into the house on High Street, Golborne by smashing the kitchen window shortly before 5:50am on …
Asthma attack after arsonWigan Today

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May 4, 2011

Man trapped after car slams into back of fire truck on Interstate 70 – STLtoday.com

Man trapped after car slams into back of fire truck on Interstate 70
STLtoday.com
The fire truck and an ambulance from the St. Charles Fire Department had parked there to help an asthma patient. The asthma patient had forgotten his inhaler and was driving home to get it when he pulled over on I-70 and called for help. …

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April 19, 2011

Jackson school fire causes 3 workers’ asthma reaction – Jackson Clarion Ledger

Jackson school fire causes 3 workers' asthma reaction
Jackson Clarion Ledger
Three employees went to the hospital for asthma-related illnesses after the fire was extinguished, a Jackson Public Schools spokeswoman said. Two custodians were taken by ambulance to a hospital. The school principal drove herself to the hospital.
Fire Breaks Out In Cubbyhole At Jackson SchoolWAPT Jackson

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April 14, 2011

Two Injured After School Locker Fire – WITN

Cape May County Herald (press release)

Two Injured After School Locker Fire
WITN
One girl was taken to the hospital after an asthma attack, while another was treated at the scene by rescue for minor smoke inhalation. Students will soon be allowed back in the school. Stay with WITN News and witn.com for more on this developing …
Locker fire forces evacuationGreenville Daily Reflector
Math Teacher Puts Out School FireWCTI12.com

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March 9, 2011

Fire department to conduct training burn – Albany Herald On-line

Fire department to conduct training burn
Albany Herald On-line
The Albany Fire Department will be conducting a training exercise at an abandoned house at 511 S. Jefferson St. “Anyone with asthma or breathing problems is encouraged to stay in their homes, or leave the area,” advised Sam Harris, an investigator with …

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February 7, 2011

Particles from Wood Fire Smoke Pose Health Hazard – CalorieLab Calorie Counter News

MedIndia

Particles from Wood Fire Smoke Pose Health Hazard
CalorieLab Calorie Counter News
Particulate matter, which comes from vehicle exhaust and coal powered plants have been linked to problems such as heart disease, asthma and bronchitis but …
Open fires and wood burners may be bad for your healthWebMD.Boots.com
WOOD STOVES LINKED TO CANCERExpress.co.uk
Beware! Your wood-burning stove may be harming your healthSify

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December 20, 2010

Official: Tuguegarao fire death toll climbs to 16 – GMANews.TV

Official: Tuguegarao fire death toll climbs to 16
GMANews.TV
"Kanina may na-receive akong info ang isang estudyante nadala sa hospital dahil may asthma, na-complicate. Sampu na ang nursing students, 16 na ang namatay …

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September 9, 2010