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Car Fire Destroyed Lawn: Intense Heat + Toxins May Require Soil Replacement

Grass burning rejuvenates pastures, but car fire adds plastics, fuels, synthetics — toxins prevent regrowth. Near fire center: remove soil, resod. Outer scorched areas may recover naturally.

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