Many factors could affect the potential health hazard of wind-blown soil from a burn. These include the health and condition of any individuals in the area, as well as the content of man-made and natural materials in the burn. Local health and law enforcement officials should be consulted about the burn characteristics, while personal physicians should be consulted for potential health hazard questions.
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