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Army Corps outlines debris‑removal steps and deadline for Palisades fire recovery
Summary
Colonel Brian Souser of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers described debris assessment, hazardous‑material abatement and recycling operations for properties damaged in the Palisades wildfires and said the Corps expects to complete work under a presidential deadline of Jan. 26, 2026.
Colonel Brian Souser, representing the Los Angeles District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, described debris‑removal procedures and timelines for properties damaged in the January wildfires in a radio interview included in the city’s public feeds.
Why it matters: Removing hazardous debris and processing construction waste — while preserving recyclable concrete and metals — shortens the recovery timeline for homeowners and helps return material to regional supply chains.
Colonel Souser said the Corps’ initial work on private property begins with a hazardous site assessment to map access, identify on‑site hazards such as septic tanks and swimming pools, and plan for bringing heavy…
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