Altadena Tenants Still Trapped in Toxic Neglect 15 months After the Fire

LAist reports that tenants at 403 Figueroa Drive in Altadena say their apartment building remains unsafe and unlivable 15 months after the Eaton Fire, with residents describing toxic ash/soot concerns, mold, water damage, pests, damaged utilities, and incomplete repairs. Tenants allege the landlord and management company failed to provide professional disaster remediation, leaving residents to organize and seek outside support. The story frames the building as a clear example of how renters can be left behind in wildfire recovery, facing contamination, displacement pressure, and weak enforcement while landlords delay meaningful repairs.
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