The Tustin blimp hangar fire is finally out after 24 days, but there is still a ton of cleaning up to do.
Locals have made at least one thousand reports of debris landing on or near their homes, and there is significant concern that asbestos may be in it.
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The city has been working to clean everything up, and they are using a product with an unusual name to ensure no more dust can fly around while they work.
If you are not familiar with it, let us introduce you to 'Gorilla-Snot,' a compound designed to prevent dust and other particles from blowing around.
Mike Marks, who has worked in construction for many years, told KNX reporter Pete Demetriou that he thinks the risk to the community is somewhat overblown. As for the compound, he said it certainly is a ridiculous term, and while it may mitigate the dust initially, "As soon as they break through the gorilla snot, it's going to be dusty again."
James, who lives nearby, still has some worries as demolition of what remains of the hangar goes forward.
"My only concern is when they take down the doors, if it's going to create some dust or bring the asbestos back into the air," he said. "But it seems like the city is taking care of it, or they are spending the money to do so."
While the "Gorilla-Snot" name was met with mixed reviews, leaving some laughing and others indifferent, it is clear that regardless of the products being used, everyone in the area is most interested in seeing the results.
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