I've been developing an original sci-fi universe. It's essentially a series of colonies built on the ocean floor (a la Bioshock) where the majority of the population is essentially used for manual labor and thought of as lesser by those living on the surface. They aren't treated particularly well and suffice to say that their healthcare is pretty
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Easily obtained, too. Industrial accident, chemical leak, fires involving burning chemicals, fuel and/or electrical wiring. Lots of choices or combine 'em for bad measure.
Some real-life mass disasters (much more available on them than smaller ones) to read up on: Bhopal, Flixborough, Seveso and 9/11. You could also go with cumulative contamination: Love Canal, Flint for two.
Finally, do consider that a regular, non-chemical fire packs plenty of lung-destroying power, as any emergency-room worker or firefighter can tell you.
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