AdvertisementSmoke And Power Outages Near California Wildfires Hit Farmworkers HardOctober 29, 2019Anna Maria Barry-JesterfacebookEmailOutside of risks from the fire's heat — and any health risks related to a long-term power outage — the main health concern in wildfire conditions is smoke, which produces particulate matter that can penetrate deep into the lungs, increasing the risk of respiratory diseases and asthma, as well as heart problems. (KHN)