The Palisades Fire Spewed Toxins Into the Pacific. Summer Surf Camps Are Paying the Price

The Palisades fire spewed toxins into the Pacific. Summer surf camps are paying the price

For decades, surf camps and schools have been a mainstay of local beaches across Santa Monica Bay, but concerns over pollutants from the Palisades fire are hurting business.

6 Months After the Fires, Surface Debris Cleared on Malibu Beaches

On January 7, the Palisades and Eaton fires began and continued for 24 days. Both fires were fully contained on Jan. 31, with over 37,000 acres burned and more than 16,000 structures destroyed. Since then, surface debris has been removed. The foundations, dug deep into the terrain, are still there six months later. People can’t […] The post 6 Months After the Fires, Surface Debris Cleared on Malibu Beaches appeared first on www.independentsentin…

Toxic sand concerns linger in Malibu post-fire

Heal the Bay and Surfrider LA studies highlight the need for new testing protocols to determine beach sand and sediment quality  Six months after the Palisades Fire ravaged Malibu and nearby areas, local environmental advocacy groups are expressing concerns regarding whether the dangerous debris and pollutants caused by the wildfire continue to negatively affect beach sand, even as the Fourth of July looms and droves of visitors have returned to…

Pollution From Wildfires Can Contaminate Our Water for up to 8 Years, Study Finds

Impakter Pollution From Wildfires Can Contaminate Our Water for up to 8 Years, Study Finds When wildfires devastated a wide swath of Los Angeles last winter, officials warned residents of several ZIP codes not to drink the water, or boil it first if they must. They worried that soot, ash, and other debris from the blazes might have infiltrated the groundwater, or that damaged pipes might allow toxins into the supply. The […] The post Pollution F…

Malibu Icons Reopen After Fire: Gladstones, Mastro’s, Duke’s Return for Summer

MALIBU –Months after the Palisades Fire forced closures along Pacific Coast Highway, several of Malibu’s most iconic oceanfront restaurants are making a comeback just in time for the summer season.

Gladstones To Reopen After Palisades Fire Damage