Lead, other toxins present on destroyed parcels after Eaton, Palisades wildfire debris, soil removal

Soil collected in a county study from properties in both fire areas showed that even after debris and soil was removed, toxins such as lead and other chemicals could still be present above health screening levels.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Thursday, May 8, announced the findings during a virtual town hall. The county contracted with Roux Inc. which conducted the sampling study.
Results released Thursday evening came from soil collected at 15 parcels in each fire area wh