As schools in LA reopen, parents worry about harmful ash from wildfires

As schools reopen, wildfire ash worries parents

LOS ANGELES — Kelli Ferrone wiped blinds and window sills inside her daughters' elementary school, just a half mile from the devastating Palisades Fire that scorched the coastal enclave in Los Angeles. The cotton swabs and wipes came up black.

As LA schools prepare to reopen, toxic ash raises concerns

close Video California schools devastated by Palisades Fire A Los Angeles Unified spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital that Palisades Charter High School, Palisades Charter Elementary School, and Marquez Elementary School sustained significant damage from the Palisades fire. (Credit: FOX 11) As schools across wildfire impacted areas of Los Angeles begin to reopen, parents have concerns about toxic ash that could be harmful to their child…

Kelli Ferrone cleaned the blinds and windows of her daughters' primary school, less than a kilometer (half a mile) from the devastating Palisades fire that devastated the coastal enclave in Los Angeles.

As Schools in LA Reopen, Parents Worry About Harmful Ash From Wildfires

LOS ANGELES—Kelli Ferrone wiped blinds and window sills inside her daughters’ elementary school, just a half mile from the devastating Palisades Fire that scorched the coastal enclave in Los Angeles. The cotton swabs and wipes came up black. There is scattered ash and soot at her feet. Outside, it’s on the ground next to a playground. Ferrone, who recorded videos and shared them with The Associated Press, wanted to see for herself this week if C…

As schools in LA reopen, parents worry about harmful ash from wildfires

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