In the Eaton burn scar, around 27% of soil samples still had lead levels above California's state standards for residential properties, indicating ongoing contamination risks.
Gibson expressed concern during the Joe Rogan podcast about his neighborhood being on fire, stating, "I was kind of ill at ease while we were talking because I knew my neighborhood was on fire."
Eduardo Flores lost half of his bee colonies in the Mountain fire, which destroyed 150 hives valued over $35,000, showcasing the devastating impact of wildfire on pollinator populations.
Charlie Hoey expressed his shock at the destruction, saying, 'This used to be a beautiful house and now it's just rubble,' indicating the emotional toll of losing their home.