burn pit
Open-air incinerator
A burn pit is an open-air site where waste is incinerated, particularly associated with U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan where trash, chemicals, medical waste, and other materials were burned.
Exposure to burn pit smoke has been linked to respiratory illnesses and cancers among veterans: Many soldiers developed health problems from burn pit exposure.
The term now carries political weight in debates over veterans' healthcare benefits.
Related to breathing organs
- carcinogensSubstances promoting tumor growth
- toxic fumesHarmful airborne vapors
- dioxinsToxic chlorinated organic compounds
- particulatesMinute airborne solids or droplets
inhalation · lung disease · cancer · asthma · bronchitis · sinusitis · illness · symptoms
Contained outdoor burning area
- fire ringCircular burn enclosure
- flamesVisible burning combustion
- embersSmoldering fire remnants
- firewoodCut logs for burning
kindling · smoke · ash · charcoal · blaze · logs · sparks · campfire
Former armed forces members
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- troopsMilitary personnel collectively
- combatArmed hostile engagement
warzone · exposure · VA · toxic exposure · incinerator · operation · service · soldier
respiratory
Related to breathing organs
- carcinogensSubstances promoting tumor growth
- toxic fumesHarmful airborne vapors
- dioxinsToxic chlorinated organic compounds
particulates · inhalation · lung disease · cancer · asthma · bronchitis · sinusitis · illness · symptoms · diagnosis
firepit
Contained outdoor burning area
firewood · kindling · smoke · ash · charcoal · blaze · logs · sparks · campfire · bonfire
veterans
Former armed forces members
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
- baseSupporting bottom structure
- troopsMilitary personnel collectively
combat · warzone · exposure · VA · toxic exposure · incinerator · operation · service · soldier · army
incineration
Burning waste to ash
refuse · debris · disposal · drums · barrels · fuel · jet fuel · plastics · medical waste · munitions
- field sanitationlatrine, latrines, hand washing, handwashing, potable water
- Bomb Disposalbomb disposal, bomb squad, EOD, bomb robot, bomb disposal robot
- Dumpsitesdump, dumpsite, garbage dump, landfill, rubbish tip
burn pitsanitary landfill
Regulated waste disposal site
incinerator · landfill · recycling center · proper disposal · burial
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