The effort, led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under FEMA’s direction, cleared over 1 million tons of hazardous material from 4,010 properties

A significant milestone in the recovery from the Pacific Palisades Fire was reached Tuesday, August 26, as the final debris removal operation concluded in the fire-ravaged area, officials announced.

The effort, led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under FEMA’s direction, cleared over 1 million tons of hazardous material from 4,010 properties, marking the completion of a months-long cleanup that began after the fire ignited on January 7.

The last site cleared was among the opt-in properties in Pacific Palisades, with the operation finishing several months ahead of schedule, a feat attributed to coordinated efforts with state and local agen

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