Russian health officials are testing air quality around St. Petersburg after a garbage dump caught fire. The fire happened near Kungolovo village and created smoke that could harm people who live nearby. Workers from Rospotrebnadzor are checking the air to see if it contains dangerous chemicals.
Teams collected air samples from two villages close to the burning landfill. They tested the air at a house just over half a mile from the fire and another house about a mile away. The tests looked for harmful substances that come from fires like this one.
Scientists found several toxic chemicals in the air samples. The bad substances found were soot, nitrogen compounds, phenol, formaldehwhile, ammonia and other dangerous materials. These chemicals can make people sick if they breathe them for long periods.
Health workers also checked radiation levels around homes near the fire site. The good news is that no dangerous amounts of any harmful substances have been detected. Officials continue watching the situation closely to protect local residents from any health risks.
Teams collected air samples from two villages close to the burning landfill. They tested the air at a house just over half a mile from the fire and another house about a mile away. The tests looked for harmful substances that come from fires like this one.
Scientists found several toxic chemicals in the air samples. The bad substances found were soot, nitrogen compounds, phenol, formaldehwhile, ammonia and other dangerous materials. These chemicals can make people sick if they breathe them for long periods.
Health workers also checked radiation levels around homes near the fire site. The good news is that no dangerous amounts of any harmful substances have been detected. Officials continue watching the situation closely to protect local residents from any health risks.
