That kind of thing happens a lot (see “9/11 Syndrome”).
Kind of a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” situation.
One of the things about fire, is that it alters chemistry. Perfectly safe materials, can turn into highly toxic gas, when heated. In many cases, this cannot be anticipated, or realistically prevented. There are also firefighting foams and whatnot. I think some of the foams contain fairly significant quantities of questionable chemicals. They are pretty much required, for Li-ion battery fires.
Firemen kinda take the brunt of that. I know a number of retired firefighters, and they all have health issues.
Remember that some of the firefighters are prisoners (as in criminals), a vulnerable population that has less choice and less access to health care or other remedies.
That kind of thing happens a lot (see “9/11 Syndrome”).
Kind of a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” situation.
One of the things about fire, is that it alters chemistry. Perfectly safe materials, can turn into highly toxic gas, when heated. In many cases, this cannot be anticipated, or realistically prevented. There are also firefighting foams and whatnot. I think some of the foams contain fairly significant quantities of questionable chemicals. They are pretty much required, for Li-ion battery fires.
Firemen kinda take the brunt of that. I know a number of retired firefighters, and they all have health issues.