Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents ...

Basically, it’s organic matter that is burned slowly, with a restricted flow of oxygen, and then the fire is stopped when ... and numerous tree fruits in soil made rich with compost, mulch ...

"Without adequate soil testing, contaminants caused by the fire can remain undetected ... But Brown, in his reply, made clear FEMA disagrees. "This practice was tedious, inefficient, and a ...

Nicole Hausman lost her home in the Palisades Fire. The citrus trees next to her home were also charred. All three homeowners worry their soil isn't safe, and they all want their properties tested ...

“Testing will make people feel much more comfortable ... the potential for contamination even before a fire and urban fires also pose unique soil safety risks.” With the disclaimer that ...