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Firefighters have high levels of PFAS in aftermath of Maui fires

Firefighters have high levels of PFAS in aftermath of Maui fires

Maui firefighters who responded to the August 2023 Maui wildfires had the highest levels of “forever chemicals” known as PFAS in their bloodstream when compared with other first responders a month later.

By Nina Wu
• Last updated 11:23 p.m.
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Firefighters have high levels of PFAS in aftermath of Maui fires

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Firefighters have high levels of PFAS in aftermath of Maui fires

Firefighters have high levels of PFAS in aftermath of Maui fires

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Firefighters have high levels of PFAS in aftermath of Maui fires

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