In fight over insurance, neighbors crowdsource LA fire contamination data

Altadena Residents Are Ready To Rebuild, But Permit Delays Present Yet Another Hurdle

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 …

How to Protect Your Art From Natural Disasters: Lessons From the L.A. Wildfires

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By January, Eaton Fire and Palisades Fire had burned more than 17,000 buildings, most of which were single houses in Malibu, Pacific Palisades and Altadena.

LA homeowners are suing insurance companies for not covering damages from the fires

Houses that survived the LA fires are contaminated with toxic chemicals but some insurers say they won't cover it. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to David Jones, former California Insurance Commissioner.

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...

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.