The overall cost from the disaster is still being calculated, although, according to Automotive News, used-car buyers in the West are seeing prices increase dramatically.
Breaking News: Lithium-Ion Batteries Pose Danger in California Wildfire Cleanup
The Palisades and Eaton fires have triggered the largest lithium-ion battery cleanup effort in history.
Breaking News: EV Batteries Disrupt Debris Removal Following California Fires
Electric vehicle and lithium-ion batteries complicate wildfire debris cleanup in Southern California due to their hazardous nature, increasing the time and risks involved in removal and recycling efforts.