Eaton fire smoke triggered surge in airborne toxins: How long did they stay?
September 23, 2026
September 23, 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 23 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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Eaton fire smoke triggered surge in airborne toxins: How long did they stay?
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Key takeaways
* Air quality downwind of the fires saw sharp, immediate increases in harmful pollutants -most notably airborne lead, which surged up to 250 times above normal baseline levels during active burning.
* Smoke and heavy me . . .
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Eaton fire smoke triggered surge in airborne toxins: How long did they stay?
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Key takeaways
* Air quality downwind of the fires saw sharp, immediate increases in harmful pollutants -most notably airborne lead, which surged up to 250 times above normal baseline levels during active burning.
* Smoke and heavy me . . .