The Hidden Health Risk After Wildfires — Protecting Post-Wildfire Indoor Air Quality
- Innova NanoJet Tech
- Oct 10
- 2 min read
When the smoke clears after a wildfire, we often breathe a sigh of relief — but recent research suggests that the danger may not be over.
A new report by LAist reveals that hexavalent chromium — the same cancer-causing chemical made infamous by the Erin Brockovich case — was found in airborne nanoparticles in the wake of California’s Palisades and Eaton fires. Protecting post-wildfire indoor air quality is now essential for homes, schools, and workplaces.
These chromium-6 particles aren’t just found in industrial sites — they’re now being detected in residential burn zones, and they may linger in the air long after the flames are out.
So What Does That Mean?
While the levels detected weren’t high enough to break workplace safety laws, experts are deeply concerned about long-term exposure, especially in homes, schools, and offices.
Researchers still aren’t entirely sure what’s producing these particles — they could be coming from burned plastics, tires, solar panels, electronics, or even fire retardants. What we do know is that wildfire heat can create a perfect storm for chemical formation, and these ultra-fine particles are difficult to detect, filter, or remove using basic consumer-grade devices.
What Makes Hexavalent Chromium So Dangerous for Post-Wildfire Indoor Air Quality?
It’s a known carcinogen with links to lung cancer and respiratory illness.
It exists in nanoparticle form — small enough to bypass many traditional filters.
It can enter indoor spaces via windows, HVAC, and residual ash, long after visible smoke is gone.
The AirSancta™ CDa Pro: Serious Protection for Serious Threats
Most air purifiers focus on dust, odours, or pollen. But chemical threats like chromium-6 require something far more advanced.
That’s where the AirSancta CDa Pro™ comes in.
Powered by our patented NanoJet™ Technology, this commercial-grade system doesn’t rely on outdated filters. Instead, it creates trillions of ultra-fine water-based droplets that actively encapsulate and remove airborne contaminants, including:
✔️ Hexavalent chromium and other heavy metals
✔️ Smoke particles and wildfire residue
✔️ Viruses, bacteria, and allergens
✔️ Chemical pollutants and VOCs
And because it uses only water, it’s safe, sustainable, and ideal for schools, offices, healthcare spaces, and public buildings seeking a higher level of indoor air protection.
Don’t Just Clean Air — Transform It
If you live or work in wildfire-affected regions, the risks don’t end when the smoke disappears. Air quality is a public health issue, and every indoor space deserves the same level of protection we expect from our drinking water or food.
The AirSancta CDa Pro™ is built for this moment — a system designed not just to respond to environmental change, but to lead it by safeguarding post-wildfire indoor air quality.
Learn more about NanoJet™ Technology.
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