Debris removal starts July 27 at Arcata downtown fire site

Debris removal at the Downtown Fire site in Arcata, California, is scheduled to begin July 27, with the City of Arcata contracting Environmental Remedies, LLC to handle demolition after required permits were secured. The cleanup spans multiple affected properties, which will be managed as one coordinated project since fire damage crossed property lines. Crews will haul fire-damaged materials off-site by truck, and downtown residents should expect intermittent traffic disruptions during loading and hauling operations, with traffic control measures in place.