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The Smoldering, Noxious Waste Dump Next Door

L.A. County’s Chiquita Canyon Landfill has spewed high levels of toxic gases and climate super-pollutants for years. Yet local residents’ pleas for help from state officials remain unanswered.

By Liza Gross

Smoke and flames overwhelm the Altadena area of Los Angeles County during the Eaton Fire on Jan. 8. Credit: Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images

Smoke and Ash Made More Toxic by the Contents of Burning Homes Threaten Residents of LA and Beyond

By Audrey Gray and Andrew Robinson

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