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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2001

The Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico has reported higher levels of uranium in the air ever since last year's devastating Cerro Grande Fire.

The levels, however, are small and expected to drop, said a lab scientist. The fire exposed uranium in the land, and levels were exacerbated by repeated freezing and thawing of soil, said Craig Eberhart.

The blaze set when an intentional burn went out of control. It destroyed several thousands acres of Pueblo land as well as federal and private property.

Get the Story:
Lab Reports Uranium Levels Higher Since Fire (The Albuquerque Journal 11/29)

Get Fire Documents:
Cerro Grande Reports | Cerro Grande Memos

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