The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is temporarily storing asbestos in Temescal Gateway Park in Los Angeles as contractors remove it from homes destroyed in a recent fire. The asbestos is being double bagged, triple lined, and sealed in containers before being moved to an authorized disposal facility.
Key Points
Asbestos is being stored temporarily in the park before being moved to an authorized disposal facility
Workers are double bagging and triple lining the asbestos for safe containment
Older buildings tend to have asbestos due to its fire resistant properties
Pros
Ensuring safe removal of asbestos from homes destroyed in a recent fire
Taking precautions to prevent public health risks
Cons
Temporary storage of asbestos in a popular park area