LA fires could cause over $50B in damages — making them the most expensive in California history
The Camp Fire in 2018 was previously the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history – causing an estimated $16.5 billion in damages. The 2020 wildfires – which wreaked havoc across California, Oregon, Colorado, Montana, Washington and Wyoming – cost between $130 billion and $150 billion in damages.
Palisades Fire already ranks among worst in California history. Just how destructive is it?
2018’s Camp Fire is considered California’s most destructive wildfire overall, according to Cal Fire. The 153,336-acre wildfire destroyed nearly 19,000 buildings and killed 85 people. When it comes to property damage, the Palisades Fire is the third-most destructive wildfire in state history, according to Cal Fire records.
As wildfires ravage L.A., here's a look at worst fires in California's history
Early estimates show that the total damage and economic loss due to the Los Angeles wildfires could be between $60 billion and $130 billion.
Most destructive wildfires in California history
Wind-driven fires that ignited and quickly swept through Southern California have resulted in at least 11 deaths, thousands of structures destroyed, and likely billions in damage. LIVE BLOG: Latest updates on destructive California wildfires While the Los Angeles fires may not be the largest in state history,
Day 4: LA fires now span 35,000 acres, projected to be the costliest in California's history
More than 35,000 acres have burned so far, and at least 11 deaths have been reported, in what could be the most costly fire in California history.
Here's how to help wildfire victims as California blazes explode in size
Strong Santa Ana winds are fueling multiple wildfires across Southern California, forcing thousands of residents to flee from their homes.
Gov. Gavin Newsom invites Donald Trump to survey California wildfire damage
In the spirit of this great country, we must not politicize human tragedy or spread disinformation from the sidelines,” ...
As firefighters battle roaring fires, LA officials investigate why alerts sent in error
Despite some progress, the biggest blazes — the Palisades and Eaton fires — rage largely uncontained as anxious residents ...
LA fires: Forecast for damages triples to $150B — as California faces an existential insurance crisis
AccuWeather experts revised their estimate of the damages from about $50 billion to between $135 billion and $150 billion.
The most horrific wildfires in recent US history have one key feature in common
Devastating fires in Lahaina, Hawaii and Paradise, California share a crucial root cause with the LA blazes. It's a clue to ...
Once the Fires Are Out, California Must Remove Tons of Dangerous Debris
Clearing the toxic remnants of burned buildings around Los Angeles will require a complex and expensive mobilization.
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The Insurance Crisis That Will Follow the California Fires
In 2019, the number of homeowners’ policies in California that were not renewed jumped by more than thirty per cent. In 2023, ...
Denver nonprofit prepares to donate RVs to wildfire victims in California
There's a great, sudden need for temporary housing for residents who have lost their homes in this week's Los Angeles area ...
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Amid the fires, LA is warning some residents the tap water isn't safe. Here's why
Wildfires have a history of causing problems with the drinking water systems. In some affected areas around LA, officials are ...