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University of Hawaii study finds elevated toxic metals in Maui residents after 2023 wildfires
Original: UH study finds elevated toxic metals in Maui residents months after 2023 wildfires
Researchers at the University of Hawaii report that Maui residents showed elevated levels of toxic metals months after the August 2023 wildfires, including the Lahaina fire that killed more than 100 people. The findings raise concerns about long-term health effects of wildfire smoke and ash exposure, and residents are calling for continued testing and support.
Why now: New scientific findings on lingering health impacts of the deadly 2023 Maui wildfires are drawing attention from affected residents and the public.
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