The incoming rain may help areas of California devastated by recent fires, but it could also pose more danger.
Heavy downpour on the hillside to the left burnt The Associated Press (AP) reported Saturday, noting that some fires are still burning, and the fires could cause toxic ash spills.
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The outlet continued:
Los Angeles County crews spent much of last week clearing vegetation, reinforcing slopes and reinforcing roads in devastated areas. Palisade and Eaton catch firereduced the entire neighborhood to rubble and ash after breaking out on January 7 during powerful winds.
Most of the region was forecast to avoid inches of precipitation over the next few days, but “the threat remains due to localized cloud cover that could cause mud and debris to move downhill.” It was predicted that the threat of the National Weather Service said on social media.
Meanwhile, fires in Los Angeles have reduced the city's air quality to toxic levels, Breitbart News reported on Tuesday.
Smoke from the fire was released into the air “containing lead, asbestos, and many other chemicals.”
“The aftermath of a fire can cause significant damage to the brain and nervous system from lead in the air, as chemicals like chlorine can damage the lungs,” it continued.
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According to Breitbart News, Pacific Palisades residents returned to their homes on Saturday after a visit from President Donald Trump on Friday.
The AP article states:
Officials warned that ash in recent burn zones toxic mix Incinerators, electronic equipment, batteries, building materials, paints, furniture and other household items. Contains pesticides, asbestos, plastic, and lead. Residents were urged to wear protective equipment during the cleanup.
Trump reportedly plans to lift federal restrictions on Monday to help Los Angeles County rebuild after the fires destroyed and tragically claimed many lives.
