FEMA rejects call by Newsom's office to test soil in fire areas for toxic contaminants
California officials say state data has found wildfire contamination can extend deeper than 6 inches, contradicting FEMA's ...
Protesters, elected officials take action to halt flow of toxic debris to local landfills
Some people are up in arms over potentially hazardous wildfire debris being sent to local landfills that typically don't ...
LA County Public Health will test soil amid concerns over toxins in Eaton, Palisades areas, officials say
County leaders also provided updates on Phase 1 debris removal, which is 80% done and Phase 2 of debris removal, which is now underway.
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FEMA doubles down on its decision to not test soil as part of wildfire cleanup
FEMA is doubling down on its decision to not test soil after cleanup of toxic wildfire ash and debris in Los Angeles County, ...
Feds won’t test soil after LA wildfire cleanup, potentially leaving contamination behind
The federal government broke with a long-standing safeguard to ensure no contamination is left behind after wildfires. Local ...
Feds will not test soil after LA fires cleanup. Experts warn more testing is needed.
Experts told USA TODAY that further testing is needed to help communities understand the risks of lingering L.A. wildfire ...
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New stationary air monitors test soil, water and air quality around burn zones
Five stationary air monitors are expected to be placed around Palisades and Eaton Fire neighborhoods, as crews work to remove ...
Texas County Declares an Emergency Over Toxic Fertilizer
Johnson County is seeking federal assistance, saying its farmland has become dangerously contaminated with “forever chemicals ...
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Sections of Mill Creek bikeway closed for soil boring work in connection with toxic chemical spill
Drilling equipment will be onsite to conduct soil boring for future testing as part of remediation work following a toxic chemical spill on the Mill Creek Bike Trail near Saw Mill Creek back in July o ...