November 2018, the Camp Fire caused 86 deaths, destroyed nearly 19,000 structures, and resulted in more than $16 billion in damage. Almost immediately, federal and state emergency agencies awarded contracts for fire-zone demolition and debris removal.
Because of the severe damage over such a large area, base camps were needed to house and support the government and private-contract workers brought in for the cleanup work. Water and power already were in place at the site chosen for the base camp at Paradise, Calif. However, there was no septic system for the 1,500 workers and 300 trailers at the base camp
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