Urban wildfires like LA’s make harmful chemicals from burning plastics and electronics that can make indoor air dangerous for months.

But this time, the urban landscape is different: Modern homes are full of plastic, turning house fires into chemical-laced infernos that burn hotter, faster, and more toxic than their predecessors.

Professional testing showed toxic levels of chemicals including ... Modern homes full of plastic also burn hotter and faster, Wicker reports. In a 2020 experiment, researchers set fire to two ...

The toxic residues of burned houses, electronics and cars combine with carcinogenic fire retardants create a formidable hazard for fire survivors.

The second issue is the inhalation of toxic pollutants from open burning of plastic waste, which poses significant health risks, particularly in regions lacking formal waste management systems.

The 30-day deadline to clear the toxic debris from the Los Angeles wildfires has sparked health concerns in the communities ...

Toxic smoke from burning properties can pose ... "The reason that the plastic burning smell is so distinctive is because most plastics, as we use them, are not just carbon and hydrogen in the ...