The wildfires in Los Angeles destroyed over 16,000 structures, impacting many homeowners in Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Although the debris-removal by the government was expected to offer a fresh start, the lack of soil testing for toxins has raised concerns. An investigation by The Times revealed that despite claims of cleared properties, toxic contaminants may still be present, posing health risks to the affected residents who hoped for a safe rebuilding process.
The government is not testing soil on supposedly cleared properties for toxic substances - so The Times did it and found evidence that the decision left contamination.
Many Pacific Palisades and Altadena homeowners who lost everything hoped the government debris-removal process would at least offer a fresh start for the land.
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