Scientists Find Threat of Toxic Metal Exposure Lingers Long After a Wildfire Goes Out

Study finds toxic metals from 2023 Maui wildfires harmed residents' lung health months after fires

A new study reveals that metal mixtures in smoke, ash, and debris from the deadly 2023 Maui wildfires continued to harm the lung health of nearby residents long after the fires were extinguished. The research highlights how health consequences from catastrophic wildfires that burn through populated areas can persist well beyond the immediate disaster.