Smoke from LA fires exposed millions of people to high levels of toxic heavy metals, study says
In 2025, major fires in Los Angeles created smoke that exposed millions of residents to dangerous levels of toxic lead. During a 24-hour period at the height of the fires, people in the affected areas breathed in lead at levels roughly 80 times higher than normal background levels. A new study has documented this exposure and its effects on the public health of the region.
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2 sourcesDevastating chemical aftermath of historic deadly LA fire revealed in distressing study
Smoke from LA fires exposed millions of people to high levels of toxic heavy metals, study says