In the aftermath of the 2025 fires, some residents are worried about pollutants in their soil. A group of local experts has created a resource to address these concerns. This resource is intended to help people affected by the fires understand how to deal with contaminated soil.

The experts based their guidance on tests of over 6,000 properties. These tests were conducted in areas that were burned in the fires. Further information about soil testing and cleanup is available from the experts who created the guide, including details on how they developed their recommendations.