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Bushfires, bushfire smoke and your health

Bushfires, bushfire smoke and your health

This fact sheet explains the difference between planned burns and bushfires, and how bushfires and their smoke can affect your physical and mental health. It covers risks like burns, heat stress, smoke-related illness, and stress or trauma, and gives advice on how to stay safe and where to get help.

Organisation:
Topic:
Target audience:
General
Service area:
TAS
Published:
December 2022
Last reviewed:
December 2025