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		kingofpandora on Jan 2, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: JAL A359 at Tokyo collided with Coast Guard DH8C o... I noticed in the video that many people onboard A359 were wearing masks. Would those have helped significantly to prevent smoke inhalation?

bugbuddy on Jan 2, 2024 | [–]

No, because regular masks would not work for such situations.

rightbyte on Jan 2, 2024 | | [–]

Maybe discrete pieces of ash.

porkbeer on Jan 2, 2024 | [–]

Not at all.

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