Long after the Maui fires, toxic metals linger in residents’ bodies

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By Joseph LeeOct 16, 2026, 4:45 am114 ptsTrending
In August of 2023, a series of wildfires broke out across Maui, killing more than 100 people, destroying thousands of homes, and causing billions in damage. Noelani Ahia, who is Kanaka Maoli and co-founder of Maui Medic Healers Hui, helped mobilize nearly 600 volunteers in Lāhainā, including doctors, nurses,…

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