L.A. Firefighters Who Fought Blazes Show Elevated Mercury and Lead Levels
The findings, which compared the firefighters’ blood samples against those taken from other firefighters after past fires, suggest unique risks to blazes that burn in populated areas. [Source]
Publication Date:Origin: nytimes.com
Category: Wildfires
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Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/well/la-firefighters-mercury-lead-blood-levels.html