Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Industrial fires can leave nearby communities with questions long after the flames are out. Residents may still be trying to understand what was in the air, how far the effects reached, and whether the risk has passed.

Physicist C. Michael Hogan examines how industrial fires can affect surrounding communities and why determining the area of concern is not always simple. Kim Bright, Founder of Brightcore, then looks at possible health effects after major fires.

The conversation focuses on what residents may still need to understand once the visible emergency is over.

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