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KCBS-TV | "UCLA researchers conduct free soil testing for residents near Eaton Fire burn area"

The media covered the work of a team of UCLA researchers, led by Dr. Kirsten Schwarz, who provided free soil testing for Altadena residents.

UCLA researchers conduct free soil testing for residents near Eaton Fire burn area
December 6, 2025
KCBS-TV in Los Angeles interviewed UCLA Fielding's Dr. Kirsten Schwarz, associate professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences, about the work of a team of UCLA researchers who have provided free soil testing for residents living near the Eaton Fire burn area.
 
"Things like adding clean soil, compost, mulch, keeping your yard planted. All of these techniques can reduce potential risk,” Schwarz said in an interview.
 
 
The event was also covered by KTLA-TV, KCAL-TV, and KPCC-FM, among others.

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