Another WTC Scenario for Firefighters ? LA Firefighters Working at Recent Urban Wildfires have elevated levels of lead and mercury

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NYT article about LA firefighters working at recent urban Wildfire conflagration show elevated levels of mercury and lead intheir cells. Levels are high compared to wildland fire fighters fighting fire in non-urban areas. Hope this doesn't turn into another WTC like scenario with multiple cancer deaths in future years.

L.A. Firefighters Who Fought Blazes Show Elevated Mercury and Lead Levels

The findings, which compared the firefighters’ blood samples against those taken from other firefighters after past fires, suggest unique risks to blazes that burn in populated areas.

www.nytimes.com