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LAUSD schools tested for contaminants before first day
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· August 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the district's protocols and the status of the cleanup efforts are available from the Los Angeles Unified School District and other local sources.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has taken steps to ensure student safety as the new school year begins. This comes as cleanup efforts continue at a cold food storage warehouse in Boyle Heights that caught fire in mid-June. The district has implemented various measures to minimize potential risks.
Campuses within a three-mile radius of the warehouse have undergone deep cleaning, and HVAC filters have been replaced. Air purifiers have also been installed in classrooms and offices. Further details on the district's protocols and the status of the cleanup efforts are available from the Los Angeles Unified School District and other local sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 11, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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