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Massive LA warehouse fire leaves 85 million pounds of rotting food and a lingering stench
us-and-canada16 days ago

Massive LA warehouse fire leaves 85 million pounds of rotting food and a lingering stench

A June 17 fire at a large cold-storage warehouse in Boyle Heights destroyed vast amounts of food, leaving about 85 million pounds of rotting meat and seafood that residents say has created an unbearable odor and pest problems. Lineage says roughly 80% of the waste has been removed, but city officials say the cleanup has fallen short and have issued health and safety citations. In response, LA has mobilized mobile health clinics and air purifiers, while Lineage estimates $80–$100 million in cleanup costs and is aiming to finish bulk waste removal with an August 13 deadline. Mayor Karen Bass has pledged transparency and halted rebuilding plans until health and safety protections are in place.

via BBC|
#cleanup#lineage#los-angeles
Decades-Long Fish Sauce Stench Cleared From Small Canadian Town
world21 days ago

Decades-Long Fish Sauce Stench Cleared From Small Canadian Town

In St. Mary’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, about 110 tanks of rotten fish sauce—each around 3,000 gallons—left behind when the Atlantic Seafood Sauce Company shuttered more than 20 years ago are being removed in a $1.2 million cleanup that will drain the vessels, absorb the liquid with peat moss, and bury it, ending decades of a foul odor for a town of roughly 300 residents.

via New York Post|
#canada#cleanup#fish-sauce
Grant Park mud and cleanup loom after Lollapalooza wraps
politics22 days ago

Grant Park mud and cleanup loom after Lollapalooza wraps

Lollapalooza 2026 ended with about 400,000 attendees at Chicago’s Grant Park, leaving the grounds waterlogged, torn grass, and mud in places, and prompting a substantial cleanup. The city logged 10 arrests and 67 hospital visits during the festival weekend. Under a 10-year contract, promoter C3 Presents is responsible for cleanup, trash removal, and associated restoration work, with the park district planning a walk-through the week of Aug. 10 to assess damage and finalize restoration plans. Past mud incidents have cost around $1 million to address, and while there was interest in funding longer-term park infrastructure through the festival, that was not included in the current agreement. Mayor Brandon Johnson labeled the weekend a success despite the mess, underscoring ongoing discussions about drainage and turf improvements in Hutchinson Field based on future funding.

via Chicago Tribune|
#chicago#cleanup#grant-park
BleachBit: The open-source cleaner giving Windows 11 users precise, ads-free control
technology1 month ago

BleachBit: The open-source cleaner giving Windows 11 users precise, ads-free control

Windows 11 includes built-in cleanup tools, but BleachBit offers deeper, user-controlled cleaning of temporary files, caches, logs, browser data, and privacy-related data. The free, open-source tool avoids ads or bundled extras, explains options before removing them, and includes a Preview feature to estimate space reclaimed. It also supports secure file shredding and wiping free space, with both portable and command-line options. The article recommends using BleachBit alongside Windows 11’s built-in tools for thorough cleanup, cautions against risky actions (like registry cleaners), and emphasizes understanding what will be deleted (cookies, session data, etc.).

via Windows Central|
#bleachbit#cleanup#open-source
Oil Pipe Nick Sparks East LA Spill, Hazmat Response Triggers Road Closures
local3 months ago

Oil Pipe Nick Sparks East LA Spill, Hazmat Response Triggers Road Closures

A drilling incident damaged a 16-inch crude oil pipeline in East Los Angeles, releasing up to about 2,000 gallons and prompting a CHP SigAlert, road closures near East Cesar Chavez and Eastern avenues, and a hazardous spill that entered storm drains; cleanup, using sand and pressure washing, is expected to continue all day, while officials say there is no residential safety threat and some nearby schools were affected.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#cleanup#eastla#hazmat
Southern California Recovers from Rare Christmas Tornado and Storms
weather8 months ago

Southern California Recovers from Rare Christmas Tornado and Storms

Southern California experienced significant storm damage, including a rare EF-0 tornado in Boyle Heights on Christmas Day, causing roof and window damage, along with widespread flooding and mudslides in mountain communities. Cleanup efforts are ongoing, and evacuation orders have been lifted, with record rainfall breaking historical weather records in Los Angeles and Long Beach.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#cleanup#damage#southern-california
Deadly Tornado Strikes Livonia, Killing Toddler and Leaving Destruction
natural-disasters2 years ago

Deadly Tornado Strikes Livonia, Killing Toddler and Leaving Destruction

Two tornadoes struck lower Michigan, one in Metro Detroit and another in Crawford County, causing significant damage and killing a 2-year-old boy in Livonia. The tornado in Livonia, classified as an EF1, caused extensive tree and property damage, prompting cleanup efforts and a potential state of emergency declaration. A GoFundMe campaign for the affected family raised over $164,000. Crews are working to restore power to thousands of residents and clear debris, while officials address concerns about the lack of storm warnings.

via Detroit News|
#cleanup#fatality#livonia
Texas Reels from Severe Storms, Power Outages Affect 1 Million
weather2 years ago

Texas Reels from Severe Storms, Power Outages Affect 1 Million

Severe storms have caused widespread damage and power outages across Texas and other states, leaving nearly 400,000 without power. Cleanup efforts are underway as more severe weather is expected. The storms have resulted in at least one death, significant property damage, and disruptions to travel and daily life. Federal disaster declarations have been issued to aid affected areas.

via USA TODAY|
#cleanup#power-outage#storms