Tustin Has Spent More Than $54 Million To Clean Up The Navy Hangar Fire
The city also renewed its plea this week for state and federal disaster assistance.
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The city also renewed its plea this week for state and federal disaster assistance.
Some debris from the fire was found to contain up to 37% asbestos, a material that can cause long-term health consequences if the fibers are inhaled.
Heritage Elementary School and Legacy Magnet Academy are scheduled to reopen next week following asbestos testing at schools and the removal of hangar doors.
The city is facing significant cleanup challenges: Hundreds of requests from residents to have fire debris tested for asbestos and removed from their yards remain unresolved.
Air quality officials have found asbestos in ash and debris from the fire and continue to test for other toxins.