As the winds die down and firefighters seize control of the deadly infernos that have scorched more than 60 square miles, Los Angeles faces an unimaginable task before anyone can rebuild: Cleaning up ...

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LAKE ISABELLA, Calif. (KERO) — Thursday, residents affected by the Borel Fire were invited to an informational meeting about how to apply for the latest phase of Borel Fire clean up efforts. With ...

Previous scientific research shows that the detritus left behind after a fire can be laden with toxic compounds and gases, from heavy metals to burned plastics to asbestos. Why it matters: Exposure to ...

Important Points to Remember When Cleaning Up After a Fire: Ash, soot, dust, and other airborne particles may have been deposited inside and outside of homes and businesses. Ash from wildfires is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Phase 2 of the Borel Fire’s clean up efforts has been approved by the California Office of Emergency ...

Health experts suggest you wait before returning to an evacuation zone to check on your fire-damaged home. If you plan to visit a burn zone, take precautions such as wearing gloves, an N95 mask, a ...

ROSELAND, La. — Clean up at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland, Louisiana, experienced a minor setback when a tank blew on Monday. According to a social media post from the U.S. EPA South Central Region, a ...

Diana Lieb was already on the fence about rebuilding after the Eaton Fire swept through her Altadena, Calif., neighborhood and burned down her house on January 7. There were the still-unresolved ...

LOS ANGELES — Diana Lieb was already on the fence about rebuilding after the Eaton Fire swept through her Altadena, Calif., neighborhood and burned down her house on January 7. There were the ...