Speedy LA fire clean-up hailed as 'historic', safety questioned
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Diana Lieb, a resident of Altadena, California, faces the uncertainty of rebuilding her home after the Eaton Fire destroyed it and her daughters' school. Concerns about toxic soil persist despite debris removal efforts, prompting her decision to list her property. The devastating fire resulted in significant losses estimated at $95 to $164 billion. Lieb and her family currently seek temporary shelter with relatives while searching for a new home, desiring peace amidst trauma and upheaval from the disaster.
Diana Lieb states, 'It would mean rebuilding a home where my kids are gonna grow up, obviously I don't want them to be on land that is toxic.'
Los Angeles County health officials discovered that over a quarter of properties had toxins above California standards, raising concerns post-cleanup.
Lieb, reflecting on the devastation, said, 'It's just been so much upheaval. I want peace,' indicating her family's search for stability after the fires.
UCLA's Anderson School of Management estimates total losses from the fires at $95 to $164 billion, highlighting the significant economic impact of the disasters.
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