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

Marisol Kim
Marisol Kim
Marisol Kim
Senior Reporter · Locust Grove, GA

Marisol Kim has been a storyteller for over a decade, previously working at NPR’s Atlanta affiliate. A graduate of Emory University with a degree in Journalism, Marisol has a knack for uncovering the heart of McDonough through the voices of its residents. She is deeply invested in community engagement and local events.

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Senior Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:03 PM · 1 min read
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Smoke from LA fires exposed millions of people to high levels of toxic heavy metals, study says — McDonough Community news

During the peak of the 2025 Los Angeles fires, approximately 7 million residents were exposed to airborne lead concentrations over 24 hours that exceeded 80 times the normal background level, according to a new study published Wednesday in the journal…

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