The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has commenced debris removal in Los Angeles County following the deadly Eaton and Palisades fires, which destroyed thousands of structures. This operation will involve thousands of contractors handling approximately 4.5 million tons of debris, significantly surpassing past recovery efforts. Governor Gavin Newsom emphasized the expedited timeline of debris clearance, occurring just 35 days post-wildfire—twice as fast as previous efforts. The emotional impact on residents, like Margot Stueber, underlines the personal stakes involved in this massive recovery initiative, which is considered unprecedented in California's history.
"This is my first happy moment since the fire, and I'm grateful for the support we’ve received," said Margot Stueber, as her home was cleared for the first time.
Gov. Gavin Newsom remarked, 'Debris clearance beginning 35 days after the wildfire was twice as fast as the timeline after the 2018 Woolsey fire, which destroyed over 1,600 homes.'
Newsom called the cleanup operation 'unprecedented in California history,' highlighting the vast scale and coordination involved in this recovery effort.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is tasked with disposing of an estimated 4.5 million tons of debris, far exceeding prior fire aftermath cleanup operations.
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