Thousands of people displaced by the LA wildfires are anxiously awaiting the reopening of their neighborhoods, but officials warn it could take weeks to ensure safety.
Experts caution that for the hardest-hit areas, considerable work must be done to assess damage and remove hazardous materials, which means no immediate returns.
Captain Erik Scott emphasized that the timeline for returning home is variable, relying heavily on mapping damage and dealing with potential threats like asbestos.
Historical context shows that previous devastating fires, such as the Camp fire in California, took an extended period for evacuation orders to be officially lifted.
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