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Deadly mosquito threat from LA pools abandoned during fires

Popkin
Apr 05, 2025
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After the recent, devastating fires in Los Angeles, a new danger is worrying scientists. The threat of mosquitoes that carry deadly diseases is on the rise. Swimming pools left behind in the fires have become potential breeding grounds for dangerous mosquitos, and leaving them unattended could lead to dire consequence…

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