As bad as the immediate death tolls from the LA fires are now; the numbers will grow exponentially over time. Carcinogens from urban fires are laden with deadly toxic fumes from burning plastics; leading to respiratory failure in thousands of fire victims. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/01/indirect-death-toll-from-the-l-a-fires-may-end-up-in-the-thousands/
Indirect death toll from the L.A. fires may end up in the thousands

The toxic smoke from the fires, combined with disruption to the economy, health care system, and mental health may lead to thousands of deaths over the coming years.

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