debris
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But Lineage has contracted a private fire company to continue flowing water into smoldering areas of the rubble when needed as crews work to remove the debris, according to the mayor’s office.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
On a large and unstable mountain of concrete, iron and dust, dozens of people remove debris, hoping to find survivors or bodies.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Outside, clear away debris from the condenser unit so it can breathe.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
To investigate, the team focused on microglia, specialized immune cells in the brain that remove debris and support tissue repair.
From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026
They were trying to find Spirit Lake but could only see glimpses of water beneath a flat area of debris.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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