smoke inhalation
noun
: a serious injury caused by breathing a lot of smoke
Several survivors of the fire are suffering from smoke inhalation.
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At Temple Israel, a security officer was hit by the vehicle and knocked unconscious but did not suffer life-threatening injuries, said Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard, adding that 30 law enforcement officers were treated for smoke inhalation.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Bouchard said at least 30 responding officers from multiple agencies were treated for smoke inhalation.
—Daniel Hunt
march 12, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The number of affected responders then rose significantly, with roughly 30 officers taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation after entering the building, Bouchard added in an update.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
And 30 law enforcement officers were treated for smoke inhalation.
—Corey Williams, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Bouchard said at least 30 responding officers from multiple agencies were treated for smoke inhalation.
—Daniel Hunt
march 12, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
The number of affected responders then rose significantly, with roughly 30 officers taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation after entering the building, Bouchard added in an update.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
And 30 law enforcement officers were treated for smoke inhalation.
—Corey Williams, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Smoke inhalation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoke%20inhalation. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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