Firefighters Continue to Suffer and Die from 9/11 Toxins as Officials Push for Permanent Health Program Funding

As the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks approaches, New York officials are drawing attention to the growing number of firefighters who continue to get sick and die from exposure to toxins at Ground Zero. According to recent figures, 370 firefighters have perished from 9/11-related illnesses, surpassing the 343 firefighters who died on the day of the attacks. This alarming trend underscores the long-lasting health impact of the toxic environment at the World Trade Center site, which continues to devastate first responders years after the event.