The main federal contractor hired to clear toxic debris after January’s Eaton and Palisades wildfires may have spread hazardous contamination across hundreds of properties, according to newly obtained government oversight records related to cleanup efforts. Environmental Chemical Corporation, the primary federal contractor overseeing debris removal for the fires, might have illegally dumped toxic ash and misused contaminated soil in violation of state policy, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing Federal Emergency Management Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers documents. The records reportedly found dozens of instances in which inspectors flagged crews for allegedly cutting corners, including dumping ash on […]
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