💬 Opinion Oct 16, 2026 · Joseph Lee

Long After the Maui Fires, Toxic Metals Linger in Residents’ Bodies

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Long After the Maui Fires, Toxic Metals Linger in Residents’ Bodies
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In August of 2023, a series of wildfires broke out across Maui, killing more than 100 people, destroying thousands of homes, and causing billions in damage. Noelani Ahia, who is Kanaka Maoli and co-founder of Maui Medic Healers Hui, helped mobilize nearly 600 volunteers in Lāhainā, including doctors, nurses, and therapists. 



Three years later, the housing and health crises remain acute. Maui Medic Healers Hui runs a free clinic, but Ahia wishes it had 10 more to address the community’s n

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