'We don't want it!' San Gabriel Valley rages against shipment of Eaton fire hazardous waste
In a heated community meeting, furious residents assailed federal officials for trucking electric vehicle batteries and other ...
Los Angeles begins "extensive" debris removal after deadly wildfires, officials warn about potential dangers with weekend rain
The "extensive" debris removal process​ is underway in Los Angeles County to clear rubble from burn scar areas ahead of ...
Los Angeles fire cleanup complicated by 'unprecedented' number of EVs with combustible lithium-ion batteries
California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles ...
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Los Angeles Wildfires: Deputies Urged to Decontaminate over Toxic Air
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies in Atladena were told to wear masks and decontaminate uniforms because the air was ...
Los Angeles area begins debris removal from fire zones ahead of possible weekend rain, Mayor Karen Bass says
As the Los Angeles area continues to monitor extreme fire danger, Mayor Karen Bass said officials are preparing for the ...
LA fire crews make progress but dangers remain; EPA hazmat teams to start cleaning debris
Meanwhile, Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin Crowley said residents eager to return to evacuated areas must remain ...
Authorities caution against sifting through debris at fire-ravaged properties
Hazardous items in the fire zones can include batteries, ammunition, propane tanks, pesticides, and cleaning products that ...
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Earlier California fire shows how Los Angeles could rebuild
LOS ANGELES ... and Hazmat crews removed toxic waste. Then came debris removal, which started about a month after the fire and took two-and-a-half months to complete. In Sonoma County in 2017 ...
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Update: Palisades Fire remains 95% contained, 23,448 acres affected in Los Angeles County
Palisades Fire initially started 10:30 a.m. Jan. 7 in Los Angeles County. It has burned 23,448 ... while identifying and tagging any hazardous materials. The Palisades Incident will transition ...
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Authorities caution against sifting through debris at fire-ravaged properties
Jan. 25, 2025 Last week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an order prohibiting the cleanup or removal of debris at fire-damaged properties until a hazardous materials ...