contaminants
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The outdoor center survived the blaze that destroyed homes and other businesses but needed refurbishment to eliminate contaminants that the fire could have spread.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Once in the proper gear, Adams recommends removing the top two inches of topsoil from gardens, where the highest concentration of contaminants will settle after a fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
The list of potential contaminants from the 'fire practice pond' include petrol, oil, lubricants, solvents and firefighting chemicals - which were "drained into storm water drainage."
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Martin said the department is also “deploying high-tech nanobubble ozone technology” to kill algae and other contaminants that “have long plagued the Reflecting Pool.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
The group encouraged researchers to use protective measures, like working under hoods with suction that pulled air and potential contaminants into a filtration system.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
