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In fight over insurance, neighbors crowdsource LA fire contamination data

Residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades have started rebuilding homes after devastating wildfires leveled their communities.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a motion to fast-track the recovery process, and officials issued the first permit for rebuilding in Altadena.
A UCLA study estimated the wildfires caused up to $164 billion in losses, resulting in an insurance crisis where companies must properly investigate reported smoke damage claims.

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In fight over insurance, neighbors crowdsource L.A. fire contamination data

All sense of survivors’ guilt was fleeting for those residents whose homes remained standing after wildfires ripped through the Los Angeles area three months ago. Read more...

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Los Angeles-area residents crowdsource wildfire contamination data in battle with insurers

Some people whose homes survived the Eaton wildfire in January are struggling to convince their insurers to test their properties for safety.

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Officials issue warning as California homeowners are faced with unexpected obstacle in wake of catastrophe

As wildfires become more frequent and destructive in the U.S., surviving homeowners are being hit with a second wave of hardship — from their insurance companies. In California, where fire risk is especially high, some residents are being denied insurance coverage, leaving them with costly repairs and no support. What's happening? Following a series of destructive wildfires, including one that tore through Pasadena, California, insurance compani…

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Finding Invisible Toxins After the Eaton Fire; A Youth Leader Offers Hope to Abuse Survivors: "You're Not Alone"

This week, CalTech scientists testing homes for toxins after the Eaton Fire and a youth advocate fighting for victims of sexual abuse and trafficking.

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Altadena Residents Are Ready To Rebuild Despite Permit Delays

Source: Mario Tama / Getty In the months since the devastating Eaton wildfires decimated their community, Altadena residents have proved their resilience, spirit and determination to rise above the ashes and reclaim the lives that were forever changed by the January flames — but now, a new obstacle is in their way that is proving to be just as challenging. The fires are out and the Altadena community has now had time to implement their plans to …

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In fight over insurance, neighbors crowdsource LA fire contamination data

Los Angeles-area residents whose homes survived the Eaton wildfire in January face a whole different set of struggles to their neighbors whose homes were burned to the ground.

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