Cancer Rates In Nashville Firefighters Linked To Diesel Fumes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Medical statistics obtained by the Channel 4 I-Team show about 69 current Nashville firefighters are battling cancer, and a leading researcher wonders if the firefighters' exposure to diesel fumes may be to blame.

For the first time, the Nashville Fire Department released medical information that shows in the past 20 years, 30 Nashville firefighters have died from cancer.

Dr. James Lockey of the University of Cincinnati is a leading researcher into cancer rates and firefighters and told the I-Team the number of firefighters with cancer and who have died from cancer is concerning.

"It's serious enough that I think it should be paid attention to," Lockey said.

Cancer Rates In Nashville Firefighters Linked To Diesel Fumes