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Overseas Network, September 1st According to a report by CBS on August 29, Maui, Hawaii, USA suffered a devastating fire a few weeks ago. Although the wildfires have been extinguished, local residents are now facing the threat of “toxic air”.
The Hawaii State Department of Health said the presence of toxic pollutants in local debris and ash after the fire was the most worrisome. Diana Felton, a Hawaiian toxicologist, said it would “take a long time” to remove all the toxic material, and “people should approach areas that are full of ash and debris very carefully, very cautiously.” Maui County Assemblyman Tamar La Partin noticed that some people had already experienced adverse reactions. One of the volunteers coughed up blood after staying near the burning area for several days, and others developed a burning sensation in the chest and throat.
Resident Kekoa Lansford said that after the fire, he had respiratory problems. “I had difficulty breathing and kept coughing up black things.” Local resident Kelly Adolf said that wearing a mask can Keep them from dust, from fine particles, but it doesn’t protect people from toxic air, “I don’t think the air problem will go away anytime soon. In 10 years, 20 years, you’ll see how many local People are sick.” (Zhang Ni)
Locals fear ‘toxic air’ after fire in Maui, Hawaii
[Responsible editor: Yan Yujie]
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2023-09-01 07:45:00
