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Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying

Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying

The U.S. Forest Service has fought decades of efforts to better protect its crews — sending them into smoke without masks or warnings about the risks.

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