U.S. Will Pay $450,000 to Wildfire Fighters With Cancer

The New York Times·Dec 19

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The US government will pay $450,000 to wildfire fighters who have developed cancer. This payment is intended for wildland firefighters who have been affected by the smoke risks associated with their work. The development is part of a broader concern about the health risks faced by wildfire fighters, which has been the subject of recent reporting and investigation.

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