The Hawaiʻi Department of Health released data today showing elevated levels of arsenic, lead, antimony, cobalt, and copper in wildfire ash collected in Lahaina. The Lahaina data validates that the primary contaminant of concern is arsenic, a heavy metal that adheres to wildfire dust and ash. Department officials say this finding reinforces the need to diligently follow recommendations to reduce potential exposure.
As more Lahaina fire survivors are being allowed back onto their properties, and concerns rise over toxic ash floating in the air, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) is