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Smoke from LA fires exposed millions of people to high levels of toxic heavy metals, study says

Smoke from LA fires exposed millions of people to high levels of toxic heavy metals, study says

A new study found that 7 million Los Angeles residents were exposed to high levels of toxic airborne pollutants during the 2025 fires. The exposure was significant, with lead concentrations exceeding the normal background level by 80 times. The study was published in the journal Science Advances.

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