Battery fires and toxic gases can pose risks and further complicate cleanup efforts after a wildfire, presenting new challenges for Los Angeles officials.
Velarde and Jeanne Kuang Anabel Garcia’s eyes burned and her breathing was labored and dry as she cleared debris from burned down properties in Sonoma County. In late 2017, the Tubbs Fire had just ...
A new LA County order ensures safe fire debris removal after recent wildfires, requiring inspections and compliance with hazardous materials laws.
Lithium batteries from EVs and hybrids, as well as home-power backups, will require specialized removal in the wake of the ...
Well-insulated basements and crawl spaces will also help protect pipes.Have a reliable backup power source. If the lights go out, continuous power will keep you warm and help to prevent frozen ...
As county fire crews continues to put out the wildfires, ashen debris lies where thousands of homes once stood and dry brush ...
The initial phase of cleanup involves the removal of materials most at risk to public health, according to Tara Fitzgerald, ...
Homeowners learned Thursday that it could be a week or more before they will be allowed to check on their fire-damaged properties while officials assess the threat of potentially toxic ash and debris ...