Toxic smoke killer under scrutiny.

The article discusses the highlights of the Fire Toxicity Conference 2016 held at Preston in Lancashire, England. Topics covered include the evolution and measurement of toxic products from fires, short- and long-term care of fire victims, and safety and health issues for firefighters. Also mentioned are deficiencies in the regulatory framework that fails to protect fire victims from smoke inhalation, the quantification of the toxicity of effluents, and cancer in firefighters.