Have you ever been burned? House fires can deal quite the damage to our bodies in a number of ways. It is why every house should have fire suppression systems in case a fire breaks out. Here is how a human body can get damaged by fire. Burns the Body Burns are the most obvious way in which fire can harm one. Fire can inflict burns which eat away the skin and leave flesh cooked. The intensity and severity of the burn depend on exposure and duration. You can suffer mild burns or cutting third degree burns which require surgery. Serious burns can put your life in critical condition. Many people pass away from heavy third degree burns. Even small third degree burns destroy nerves of the affected area and leave you in pain for the rest of your life. Skin grafts are required to return the burnt patch of skin to normal. Burns the Lungs Fire is not only dangerous for your external body, it can also put your internal organs at risk. If you are trapped in a raging house fire then you will need to breathe. Unfortunately, all the fire around can superheat the air and oxygen. Inhaling this hot air can scorch and burn your entire respiratory system. Your throat, your nose, your windpipe, and your lungs will be at risk of burns. At the very least, you will suffer extensive nerve damage and pain. This becomes even more dangerous because if you don’t get out in time. Your damaged respiratory system can have you gasping to breathe. You will die of suffocation because it will be impossible to breathe. Death by Suffocation Fire needs oxygen to burn. A house fire can thus consume all the oxygen in the air. This means that unless you get out, you will be trapped in a bubble with no oxygen. That will put a time limit on your escape. If you don’t manage to get out in time, you will faint and die from lack of oxygen. Effects of Smoke Fire doesn’t work alone to harm your body. All the while it burns, copious smoke is produced. Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, toxins, and all kinds of artificial compounds are released. This deadly concoction of gases and particles can be disastrous for your health. Unless it kills you first, your lungs will be left damaged for a long time with smoke inhalation. Conclusion If you are the unfortunate victim of a house fire, try to get yourself and your family out. Call fire control services immediately. You should also call Service Team of Professionals (STOP) immediately to contain and repair fire damage. Prompt treatment is required to save any property from fire damage. Visit our website for more information our fire damage services.