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WILDFIRE INSURANCE LOSSES FROM NOVEMBER 2018 CALIFORNIA BLAZES TOP $12 BILLION

 
 
Department of Insurance urges residents to check their coverage during Wildfire Preparedness Week
 
Source: California Insurance Commissioner’s office
 
Photo: Butte Fire, creative comments by S.A.

May 8, 2019 (Sacramento) -- Insured losses from the most destructive wildfire month in California’s history climbed $614 million in the first three months of the year, pushing total claims over $12 billion as of April. The increase in claims came as homeowners and businesses continue to assess damages from the Camp Fire in Paradise and Butte County and the Woolsey and Hill Fires in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.


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