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Johannesburg EMS has issued a warning after a viral video showed schoolchildren “smoking” fire extinguisher contents, ...

Emergency services caution that inhaling fire extinguisher chemicals can cause pneumonia, seizures and even death ...

City of Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) is warning parents about a dangerous trend among school pupils.

The Department of Basic Education has raised alarm over a dangerous social media trend showing learners inhaling powder from fire extinguishers, warning of potentially fatal health risks.

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Inhaling chemical powder from fire extinguishers can cause serious health and safety issues. As if it needs to be said.