The removal of hazardous materials from properties is considered Phase One of the clean-up process.
- Properties impacted by the Borel Fire will be cleared of hazardous materials in the next few weeks.
- Phase on of debris clean-up started on August 27.
- According to the Kern County Fire Department’s Borel Incident fire report, 223 structures were destroyed by the Borel Fire.
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Before the assessment of each property, contracted workers adorn themselves in protective gear.
“They’ll start by doing a general assessment of the residence or the affected structure. They will meter, make sure that there’s no hazardous gas and that there is no radiation and that it’s safe to enter the site,” said Jennifer Stevens.
Jennifer Stevens is a Senior Environmental Specialist with the California Department of Toxic Substance Control, the state agency overseeing the removal of hazardous debris.
Trained workers are entering into properties impacted by the fire and then removing unsafe materials.