A bill has been introduced in the California Legislature to reform how insurers handle smoke damage claims following ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. The L.A. County fires have destroyed thousands of homes. “The first week was really, crisis, like just sheer crisis ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- High levels of harmful chemicals like arsenic and lead are being reported all over the areas destroyed by the Los Angeles County wildfires. It's raising questions about another ...

Their homes survived the recent wildfires, but some homeowners said dealing with their FAIR Plan insurance is keeping them from moving back in. According to the Department of Insurance, the California ...

The program caters to to eligible complaints involving wildfire-related smoke, ash, or soot damage in rental properties north ...

Cleaning up after a house fire can feel overwhelming. Beyond the visible damage, smoke, soot, and water used to put out the fire can cause hidden problems. Acting quickly is important, but rushing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Altadena resident Seriina Covarrubias visits her house in Altadena on Feb. 28. Her garage was destroyed and her house survived but ...

ROUND ROCK, TX - March 25, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Texas Certified Restoration recently completed a comprehensive fire ...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - A fire at Wyandotte High School caused soot and smoke damage through the building, according to a district spokesperson. The fire started around 11 p.m. Friday, January 30, ...

Landmark task force report could reshape how insurers evaluate smoke damage in homes left standing after wildfires ...

Some evacuees from the Eaton fire have been allowed back into their homes, only to find that smoke and ash have made living there impossible for now. Arlynn Page in her home at the foothills of the ...