After devastating fires in Altadena, Los Angeles, immigrant workers are primarily responsible for cleanup efforts, often without adequate personal protective equipment. The aftermath of the Eaton fire has left neighborhoods hazardous, with remnants of toxic materials scattered amongst debris. Many workers, driven by the need to support their families, engage in cleanup despite the dangers they face. Advocates warn that these laborers are vulnerable to health risks and retaliation, making them reluctant to voice concerns about their working conditions.
In Los Angeles, it's often immigrant workers who clean up and rebuild communities after climate disasters such as fires, floods, and hurricanes.
The truth is that it's toxic, but it's necessary to work to pay the rent and bills for my family.
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