Residents of Malibu are planning a protest against a hazardous material collection site set up near the Pacific Coast Highway following the Palisades Fire. Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of contaminated materials like batteries, paints, and propane tanks on the nearby Santa Monica Bay, which is still recovering from ash deposits caused by the fire.
People voicing their opposition to a Palisades Fire hazardous material collection site in Malibu are planning a protest Friday. The location is close to Topanga Canyon and the Pacific Coast Highway, where the historic Topanga Ranch Motel was before it burned down."I’m not wild about them bringing contaminated stuff so close to the beach," said Kathy Serota, a Pacific Palisades resident.
Workers could be seen putting tarps down and covering them with rocks. Sources also tell FOX 11 a temporary roof will be built over the site. Officials say it’s an effort to try and protect toxic material from seeping into the ground or water."This is what we do," said Rusty Harris-Bishop, a spokesperson from the EPA. "We’re professionals that do this. We’ll ensure nothing we do impacts the surrounding property, or the property we’re using.
HAZARDOUS WASTE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Palisades Fire SANTA MONICA BAY MALIBU
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