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Residents Fear Contamination Amid Wildfire Cleanup Efforts

2/2/2025

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Story summary

California's Palisades and Eaton communities are grappling with the aftermath of devastating wildfires that obliterated around 11,600 homes. As the EPA steps in to manage hazardous waste cleanup, residents are alarmed by plans to use Lario Park for processing, fearing contamination. Despite officials' reassurances, locals are calling for transparency and remain deeply concerned about the risk of pollution.

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Story summary

California's Palisades and Eaton communities are grappling with the aftermath of devastating wildfires that obliterated around 11,600 homes. As the EPA steps in to manage hazardous waste cleanup, residents are alarmed by plans to use Lario Park for processing, fearing contamination. Despite officials' reassurances, locals are calling for transparency and remain deeply concerned about the risk of pollution.