Australia; VIC
People exposed to higher levels of particulate matter during the Hazelwood coal fire in 2014 have worse lung mechanics, with each 10 μg/m3 increase in fine particle exposure linked to a drop in lung function comparable to an extra 4.7 years of ageing. The 6-week-long fire at the Hazelwood coal mine exposed residents in the adjacent town of Morwell to high concentrations of fine particulate matter and the long-term health consequences are being evaluated as part of the Hazelwood Health Study. Approximately 3.5–4 years after the mine fire, this study has shown a clear dose–response relationship between increasing mine fire fine particle exposure and worsening lung mechanics.
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