Schools opening near fire zones are safe, district officials say. Parents aren't so sure
- Posted on January 31, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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Schools opening near fire zones are safe, district officials say. Parents aren't so sure
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In the race to reopen schools, parents are demanding proof that campuses near the Palisades and Eaton fires are safe. But who determines whether they are?