It is better not to burn wood in Brabant on Monday, the RIVM advises. These are unfavorable weather conditions that cause the smoke to linger longer. This can especially affect the elderly, children and people with respiratory or cardiovascular diseases.
When inhaling wood smoke, health problems get worse. That is why the RIVM announces a so-called ‘ heating alert‘ at. The weather is also expected to be unfavorable for burning wood on Tuesday.
Because many people are now at home to work from home, RIVM calls on everyone to follow the advice: “Take into account each other in this time.”
Carcinogens
Wood smoke contains all kinds of harmful substances such as particulate matter, carbon monoxide, benzene and so-called PAHs, these substances can be carcinogenic.
Because there is now little wind, this wood smoke lingers longer.