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Some 4,000 wildland firefighters signed up, including 500 already diagnosed with cancer.
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4000 wildland firefighters signed up for health tracking including 500 with cancer.
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Context Type
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Context Details
{
    "program": "Health tracking",
    "number_with_cancer": "500",
    "number_firefighters": "4000"
}
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Health Statistical
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Created
September 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM (1 day ago)
Last Updated
September 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM (1 day ago)

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Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/us/wildfire-firefighters-masks-smoke.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250817&instance_id=160714&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=204065&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

Wildland firefighters face significant health risks from wildfire smoke, often lacking adequate protective gear. Many suffer long-term lung damage, highlighting safety concerns and agency inaction.

Wildfires
Firefighter Health
Occupational Hazards
US Forest Service
Environmental Health
Public Health
Firefighters
Respiratory Health
Workplace Safety
Firefighter Safety

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