As my family returned home to Santa Monica after the fire, we were relieved our house was fine, but ash from the Palisades Fire was everywhere, coating our car and yard.
I realized that dealing with the ash was complicated. The local community organized a ceremony to call in rain, hoping it would wash away the debris and prevent further dangers.
The presence of ash and dust in the air raised concerns about what we were breathing and how it would affect the waterways, highlighting the need for effective cleanup.
Despite the guidelines, there was no clear consensus on the best cleanup methods. The use of leaf blowers was banned to prevent dust clouds, yet some still attempted hazardous cleaning.
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