MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah warned on Wednesday afternoon that the smoke pollution from two burning wildfires was moving to Broward County.<\/p>\n
Leer en espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>\n The mix of gases and fine particles can make anyone sick, but those who live with chronic conditions are at a higher risk, according<\/a> to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/p>\n \u201cThe smoke will continue to push northward … the way that it continues to push is towards the north or slightly towards the northwest,\u201d Jadallah said during a news conference. ” <\/p>\n Before Jadallah\u2019s warning, the smoke prompted a \u201cmoderate\u201d air quality<\/a> alert in South Florida, which affects those who are unusually sensitive to particle pollution, according<\/a> to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. <\/p>\n MDFR personnel warned that the smoke was lifting as temperatures increased and asked residents to \u201climit time outdoors, keep doors and windows closed, and set air conditioning systems to recirculate indoor air.<\/p>\n Breathing in the smoke can cause coughing, trouble breathing, wheezing, asthma attacks, stinging eyes, scratchy throat, runny nose, irritated sinuses, headaches, tiredness, chest pain, and even fast heartbeat, according<\/a> to the CDC. <\/p>\n Pregnancy also increases<\/a> risks, and respirators and masks may even be helpful<\/a> for children who have asthma, according to the CDC. <\/p>\n