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PACIFIC PALISADES, CA – March 16, 2025 — Santa Monica Closeup documented ongoing recovery operations at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) temporary laydown yard and recycling site on Temescal Canyon Road in Pacific Palisades. The site, which remains completely closed to the public, has become a critical operations hub for post-fire debris management and recovery efforts, serving as the primary processing center for materials cleared from the Pacific Palisades burn zone. Lining Temescal Canyon Road, a steady stream of dump trucks waited for entry, each carrying debris from assigned parcels within the fire-damaged area. Upon arrival, each vehicle is directed to an on-site scale, where loads are meticulously weighed and logged to ensure full accountability. Under FEMA oversight, each truck’s contents are documented by parcel of origin, with detailed records including material type and total weight, part of a standardized reporting system designed to track every phase of debris removal. Once cleared through inspection, trucks proceed to the designated unloading areas. The site is organized into two primary sectors: one for metals and another for concrete. Metals, including vehicle frames, water heaters, engine blocks, and smaller fragments, are fed into a mobile baler that compresses scrap into dense cubes, ready for efficient transport to recycling facilities. Larger metal items, such as structural I-beams, are cut down before baling. Concrete debris is routed to a mobile crushing facility on-site, where embedded rebar is initially extracted by heavy machinery. Any remaining metal fragments are captured using magnetic rollers during the crushing process. The clean, pulverized concrete is then transported for reuse in new construction, with recovery rates exceeding 90 percent, according to crews on the ground. The Temescal Canyon operation is designed for maximum efficiency, utilizing advanced logistics systems, including AI-driven route optimization, to manage material flow and minimize delays. Hauling operations often extend into early morning and overnight hours to avoid peak traffic congestion along Pacific Coast Highway. Materials unsuitable for recycling, such as fire ash and hazardous debris, bypass the facility entirely and are transported directly to authorized disposal sites. The Palisades Fire, which ignited on January 7, 2025, rapidly expanded due to severe drought conditions and hurricane-force Santa Ana winds reaching up to 100 mph. The wildfire burned approximately 23,448 acres and destroyed 6,837 structures, including homes, businesses, and places of worship. Evacuation orders affected over 100,000 residents across Pacific Palisades, Malibu, and surrounding areas. The fire resulted in 12 fatalities and multiple injuries. High winds initially hindered aerial firefighting efforts, further complicating containment operations. The fire was fully contained on January 31, 2025. As recovery efforts continue, the Temescal Canyon Road site remains an essential facility in the long-term rebuilding process, operating at full capacity to clear and repurpose materials in an effort to restore the devastated community. ''''''''''''''''''''''' 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘂𝘀𝗲. 𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗿𝗲-𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱. © 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗙𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗸𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗰𝘇/𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘂𝗽. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱. ------------------------ Fabian Lewkowicz, an award-winning photojournalist based in Santa Monica, is the creator of Santa Monica Closeup. With experience across various news outlets, he captures the city's vibrant life through compelling imagery and storytelling. His work, showcased in museums, galleries, and public spaces, highlights Santa Monica’s landscapes, culture, and diverse community Support Santa Monica Closeup by making a One Time Donation via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/fabia... Make a One Time Donation via Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/santamonicacloseup Follow us on Instagram:   / santamonicacloseup   Follow us on Facebook:   / santamonicacloseup   Follow us on Twitter:   / smcloseup   Join this channel to gain access to perks:    / @santamonicacloseup   For licensing this video email: [email protected] TAGS: Photojournalism, Photojournalist, Documentary, Cinema Verite, Fly-on-the-wall, Observational Photography, Press Photography, SMCU, SM©U