Malibu, California – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors started debris removal along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu on March 24, 2025.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is partnering with federal, state, and local agencies. They are working to clear wildfire ash and debris from nearly 13,600 homes. The effort aims to be safe and swift.

This removal process will help pave the way for rebuilding efforts in the community. It marks a key step toward recovery after the devastating wildfires.

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