Phase two of the Palisades and Eaton fire cleanup has begun, marking a significant milestone in helping homeowners start the rebuilding process. Among the hardest-hit areas is Eliot Middle School, which suffered extensive damage and is now unusable.

Phase 2 of a large-scale debris removal operation is underway in Palisades fire burn areas as local, state and federal crews work to clear hazardous debris from destroyed homes in the Pacific Palisades.