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.
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Time: 5:05 am (Paris)
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