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- 1Maui wildfire residents show elevated metals tied to lung damage●Residents near Maui wildfires show elevated metals linked to impacted lung health, study says
A new study reports that residents living near the Maui wildfire burn zones show elevated levels of metals in their bodies, with the exposure linked to impaired lung health. The findings raise ongoing concerns about the long-term effects of smoke and debris from the 2023 fires, and about health monitoring for affected communities in Lahaina and surrounding areas.