Crews remove wildfire debris on hillside property, July 16, 2025 in Pacific Palisades, California. The wildfire debris removal operations are part of a coordinated response to restore access and protect nearby communities following recent wildfire damage.
Using a rope descent system to safely maneuver on the rugged slopes, personnel are removing debris by hand in areas too dangerous for heavy equipment.
In the aftermath of the devastating January 2025 Southern California wildfires, recovery is taking root in Altadena â not only in homes and hillsides, but in three public parks that have long served as gathering places for the community.
