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Maui wildfire ash harmed lungs long after fires ended

Original: # Health # Maui # Hawaii # USA # US Metal mixtures found in the leftover smoke, ash and debris from the deadly 2023 Maui

A new study reports that metal mixtures found in smoke, ash and debris from the deadly 2023 Maui wildfires damaged the lung health of nearby residents long after the burning stopped. Researchers say the findings show major wildfires can pose lasting health risks beyond the flames themselves, raising concerns for communities recovering from fire disasters.

Why now: A newly released study on lingering health effects of the 2023 Maui wildfires is drawing attention.

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• # Health # Maui # Hawaii # USA # US Metal mixtures found in the leftover smoke, ash and debris from the deadly 2023 Maui wildfires were harmful to the lung health of people living nearby long after the burning ended, a new study says. The work shows that major wildfires, which… · Snoro · 5

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