Lithium batteries from Tesla Inc., along with those from other carmakers, have added to the mix of toxic materials requiring specialized removal in the wake of the fires, delaying the fire

The Palisades fire wreaked significant havoc on the nearby city of Malibu. In an interview, Mayor Doug Stewart said that the state has taken charge of debris removal efforts, praising its effective management of the cleanup after the 2018 Woolsey fire, but the process of building back is a long one.

Lithium batteries from EVs and hybrids, as well as home-power backups, will require specialized removal in the wake of the Eaton and Palisades fires.

Efforts to cleanup areas of LA devastated by wildfires are being delayed by burning Teslas and other electric cars emitting toxic fumes. The vehicles have lithium-ion batteries that when burned release harmful gases and toxic chemicals into the air that can cause serious health issues.