Toxic Ash and Lead in Altadena Homes | California News

Altadena’s burned neighborhoods face a hidden crisis: toxic soot, ash, and lead-contaminated soil threaten health in homes still standing. With a $300K grant, families like the 84-year-old Dangerfields are getting help—$200K for interior cleanup, $100K for soil restoration—using microbes and chemical sponges to restore safety. But thousands remain stranded without funding, leaving kids and seniors exposed to carcinogens and heavy metals, as recovery stalls without insurance or government aid. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b9537119a3fa01d3