US EditionFirefighters who battled Eaton Fire deal with symptoms from smoke, toxins
- Southern California firefighters, including Pasadena’s Station 38 crew, battled the January Eaton Fire and are now facing symptoms from toxic smoke exposure.
- The intense exposure resulted from unprecedented smoke and toxins that firefighters could not fully protect themselves against during the wildfire fight.
- Capt. Dave Marquez reported that firefighters shared symptoms like eye irritation, headaches, and fatigue, and Pasadena has provided holistic treatments such as acupuncture.
- Marquez leads efforts to secure funding to track 50 cancers among firefighters and highlights Pasadena’s shift to renewable diesel fuel to reduce carcinogen exposure.
- The firefighters await blood test results that show elevated toxins, which will guide future health measures, reflecting concerns about long-term risks and protecting families.
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‘They can rebuild.' Nonprofit provides furniture to fire victims
An El Monte-based nonprofit is giving local fire victims one less thing to worry about as it refurnishes homes damaged by January’s brush fires. Survivors of the Eaton and Palisades Fires have had much to deal with after losing their homes and items during this past winter’s disaster. While they continue to recover from their losses and look ahead to what’s next, Home Bank LA is working to provide victims a sense of home again by giving househol…
New study makes concerning finding about health threats lurking in the air we breathe: 'Can have serious health consequences'
Smoke resulting from wildfires, agricultural blazes, and wood stoves contains massive amounts of chemicals that threaten our health, and one new study published in Environmental Pollution found that the smoke gets even more dangerous as it ages in the atmosphere. What's happening? Biomass smoke results from the burning of organic matter like wood, leaves, and agricultural residues. The new research out of the University of North Carolina, Chapel…
Los Angeles Times
UpstractThe L.A. wildfires left lead and other toxins in the soil of burn zones. Here are their health risks
The Times tested for lead, mercury and other heavy metals in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. From respiratory problems to lung cancer, these are the risks of exposure.
Firefighters who battled Eaton Fire deal with symptoms from smoke, toxins
By Kara Finnstrom Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL) — Southern California firefighters who battled the Eaton and Palisades fires saved not only homes but lives and now they are dealing with blood test results showing high levels of metals and toxins. Firefighters at Pasadena Fire Station 38 were among the first to start fighting the raging Eaton Fire and to start breathing in its toxic smoke. “For many of us, it was the …
Search for pet-friendly, affordable rent after Eaton fire led to tough choice
Diamond (A520968) has a smile as bright as her name. This 8-year-old sweetheart lost her home in the Eaton fire, but not the love she has to give. Her devoted guardian spent months trying to find affordable, pet-friendly housing so they could stay together, but when every option fell through, he made the heartbreaking decision to surrender her, hoping she’d find a new beginning. Now at the shelter, Diamond is slowly regaining trust. Ready to giv…
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