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Previous scientific research shows that the detritus left behind after a fire can be laden with toxic compounds and gases, from heavy metals to burned plastics to asbestos. Why it matters: Exposure to ...

Important Points to Remember When Cleaning Up After a Fire: Ash, soot, dust, and other airborne particles may have been deposited inside and outside of homes and businesses. Ash from wildfires is ...