Daily News reports on the urgency to remove debris from the Eaton Canyon and Palisades fire areas, while remaining cautious of potential debris flows and flooding.

A race against time has begun in the aftermath of the Palisades and Eaton fires as officials work to remove debris before potential winter storms hit. Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to fast-track the debris removal from the nearly 40,000 acres consumed and 12,000 structures destroyed or damaged. Concerns about hazardous materials, debris, and the risk of debris flows, mudslides, and flash floods are growing as experts monitor weather patterns. Newsom’s order involves coordinating with various agencies and cities to remove debris and reduce flood risks. Unprecedented high-wind warnings have been issued, raising concerns about potential fire spread. Local efforts led by volunteers, including day laborers, are already underway to clear debris and green waste caused by the fires and windstorm. A sense of urgency prevails as residents and officials work together to prepare for the challenges ahead in the post-fire recovery process amidst looming threats of further destruction.

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