In Los Angeles, the specter of lingering pollution after major wildfires
- Posted on January 13, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In Los Angeles, the specter of lingering pollution after major wildfires

The fires that occurred a year ago released toxic smoke that seeped into homes that were either untouched or only partially damaged. A French researcher based in California has demonstrated that these fumes contain extremely high levels of dangerous heavy metals.