2022.08.18 21:34 GMT+8

Toxic substances behind Yerevan blast endanger residents' health  

Updated 2022.08.18 21:34 GMT+8
CGTN

In the wake of the explosion at Armenia's Yerevan's "Surmalu" market on August 14, experts warn that harmful toxic substances that caused by blast will remain in the air for a long time and may spread tens of kilometers away from the scene. Materials such as artificial leather, plastic and tech products produce Teflon, even when burnt . People who live nearby the market are advised to close and put wet towels around their windows - a difficult feat in a city where the daily temperature can reach up to and exceed 42°C (about 107.6°F).

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