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Reasons why it takes a while to remove fragments after La Fires

Before the catastrophic palace and the ash from Eaton’s fire settled down, the leaders of the local, state, and the federal have pledged to cut the deficit so that thousands of families and business owners can start rebuilding. 。

But before it happens, you have to clear up a large amount of toxic debris from the neighborhood.

This process, which is supervised by the federal government, can take several months to complete and can potentially take more than a year.

The uncertain timeline supplies more fuel Anxiety and frustration between the victims of fireMany of them are not allowed to return to their property just for health concerns.

Dangerous debris in the burn zone complicates cleanup.

The intense fire that torn thousands of houses burned many household items that became toxic when exposed to heat, such as car batteries, ammunition, propanked tanks, pesticides, and cleaning products.

Currently, harmful chemicals that may contain asbestos, lead, mercury, and other heavy metals exist in the ash covering the combustion zone. It is a healthy danger for everyone, but a resident sifting the wreckage without any appropriate protective equipment.

“In other words, it is not a good idea to carry the trash can to the destruction zone and clean the fragments yourself.” ALENE TCHEKMEDYIAN explained。

Managed by the US Environmental Protection Agency The first phase of the cleanup processThis includes dangerous debris removal and disposal. The job is done for free for residents. When the property eliminates toxic debris, the agency will place a sign, paying attention to the completion of the work. It can take several months for the EPA to end the work.

Next, phase 2: removal of all other fragments. The Army Engineers provide voluntary and free private property debris removal programs for opt -in residents.

Real estate owners who do not sign up for free services can hire private companies, collect and transport debris from parcels, and submit insurance requests for refunds.

The two -phase process can take up to 18 months.

According to Colonel Eric Swenson, the U.S. Army Corps, he warned Pacific Parisade residents to wait for the EPA to complete the cleanup stage.

“The order of fragment removal in phase 2 depends on whether the entire neighborhood has signed up when removing the terrain and each property phase 1. It is attracting attention in his recent report。

Mark Pestrala, the director of LA County’s public works, told Noah that he would not have to wait for the residents to complete the debris cleanup before starting the building permission application process.

A long and ambiguous timeline caused a complaint in the Sunday city hall in the Pacific Parisard. A place where residents emerged frustration Authorities have demanded that the cleanup process speeds up.

“My northern star is my commitment to return you home,” said Mayor Karen Bus.

Where is the debris going?

The EPA is preparing to track dangerous debris from the Eaton Fire area to a land parcel from the Eaton Fire Area on the unintracted LA county near the 210 and 605 expressways. The agency is planning to carry the ingredients every day, which is processed, packaged, and shipped there.

Its plan I advocated a quick objection Azusa, Duarte, Irwindale, Baldwin Park Sangabriel Valley has not received the opportunity to discuss or discuss the site.

“The city is completely solidarized with the nearby community, but I am very disappointed with the lack of respect for local residents for carrying toxic materials in the backyard without notifying EPA’s cleanup efforts. More “city I wrote it in a statement。

Local leaders and parliamentary representatives said they had met EPA officials, calling them more transparent to the community surrounding the site.

“The EPA has stated that it will take measures to ensure safety on the site,” wrote the Times Lo -Porter Clara Heater. “There are temperament monitoring, use of water trucks to suppress dust and emissions, and continuous environmental examinations on sites after closure.”

An agency official told Clara that a similar processing site was planned at the east 6 acres of the Pacific coastal expressway near the top of the Pacific Canyon.

Today’s top story

The role of Southern California Edison in La Firers

• The four SCE lines on the Eaton Canyon saw an instantaneous increase in current at almost the same time when a destructive Eaton fire was ignited on January 7, and the utility company told the state regulatory authorities on Monday. 。
• Video provides A new evidence that suggests that a large -scale Eaton fire may have ignited at the Edison Translation Tower in South California shortly after the flash of blue and white light near the electrical device.
• Utility companies argue that there were no electrical abnormalities on the Euton Canyon transmission line up to Eaton Fire.
• SCE has also refused to cause a destructive fire in 2017, but the federal authorities believe that the company has suppressed evidence.

Trump is reflected in the California War

• Trump issues an order to “put a person on a fish” and resumes the federal government agency to “route more water” from Sacramento’s Joakin River Delta to other areas in the state. I ordered it. Reliable water supply. “
• The order was praised by the institution that supplies water to the Sanhoa Kimburley farmland.
• State authorities said that the approach to the president could be severely harmful as the protection of vulnerable fish species, as well as the protection of vulnerable fish species.

Times will release another podcast

• Christopher Gopard, a reporter of “Dirty John”, has returned with the new podcast “CRIMES OF TIMES”. It reveals what happened in the most convincing case after LA.
• In the first episode, we will see the murder of a young actress Hollywood who changed the United States. Please ask apple and Spotify。

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