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October 20, 2026BMJ

Wildfires are putting firefighters at risk of cancer—scientists are working out how to help

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The global rise in wildfires has once again put a spotlight on firefighters’ health risks. Now, researchers studying rescue workers have noticed dysregulated proteins after exposure to fire smoke, which could signal increased cancer risk, Pragathi Ravi reports

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6ad9a74f361370fd88dbc0cb https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj-2026-101071

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Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

1Wildfire Smoke Exposure Associated with Increased Cancer RiskOriginal Research · 2026
2Human biomonitoring and risks of hazardous occupational exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in wildland fires: a critical review2025 · 6 citations
3Health Effects of Smoke Exposure in Wildland FirefightersLiterature Review · 2026
4Assessing carcinogenic and mutagenic hazards in firefighting: a comprehensive review2025 · 4 citations
5Abstract A079: Elevated cancer burden in firefighters, an understudied occupational subpopulation: A systematic review2025

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