Officials say they will begin the second clean-up phase of homes in the burn areas of Pacific Palisades and Altadena. That phase was made ready by early crews that cleared hazardous household

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Tuesday began clearing debris from burned properties in Los Angeles County. The cleanup marks the start of a yearslong rebuilding process for thousands of Californians who lost homes and businesses in the Eaton and Palisades fires.

Crews have restored power to nearly all the fire-impacted homes and businesses in the Pacific Palisades, and the second phase of the debris-removal process is ahead of schedule, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Tuesday.

Crews have restored power to nearly all the fire-impacted homes and businesses in the Pacific Palisades, and the second phase of the debris-removal process is ahead of schedule.