California Attorney General Rob Bonta has condemned a directive that threatens critical social safety net services amidst ongoing fire recovery efforts, including healthcare and emergency funding. As hazardous household materials from the Palisades and Eaton fires begin arriving at designated sites in Los Angeles County, the EPA provides assurances of a rapid federal and state response. However, local officials, particularly from Duarte and neighboring cities, have raised significant concerns regarding environmental risks associated with these sites, particularly fears of contaminants affecting groundwater and air quality for nearly 140,000 residents in the area.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta criticized a directive that jeopardizes critical social safety net services, including health care and emergency recovery funding following Los Angeles fires.
EPA's Steve Calanog stated that the federal, state, and local response to the hazardous materials disposal from the fire has progressed rapidly.
Lario Park is designated for hazardous material from the Eaton Fire, raising concerns among local cities about environmental risks and impact on groundwater.
City officials from Duarte and nearby areas express concerns regarding the proximity of hazardous waste sites, particularly regarding potential air and groundwater contamination.
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