One year ago #today, the #MarshallFire swept through #Boulder CO's suburbs, burning over 1,000 homes and buildings. But the #wildfire's damage went much farther.

Inside homes that appeared untouched, ash and gases soaked into carpets and walls. Months later, even after deep cleaning, some residents still experienced headaches and rashes.

CU-Boulder scientists Colleen Reid, Joost de Gouw and Michael Hannigan wrote about what scientists are learning from these homes.

https://theconversation.com/homes-that-survived-the-marshall-fire-1-year-ago-today-faced-another-disaster-inside-heres-what-weve-learned-about-an-insidious-urban-wildfire-risk-196926

Homes that survived the Marshall Fire 1 year ago today faced another disaster inside – here’s what we’ve learned about an insidious urban wildfire risk

When the Marshall Fire swept through the Boulder suburbs, scientists began studying the health effects. What they’re learning could help homeowners in the future.

The Conversation