California’s wildfire insurance crisis deepens as FAIR Plan faces funding shortfall
The January wildfires destroyed or damaged thousands of homes and businesses across Los Angeles County, forcing evacuations and causing billions in losses. The Palisades Fire spread rapidly through hillside neighborhoods, while the Eaton Fire scorched dry terrain in Pasadena, fanned by strong winds. Officials estimate total damages at around $4 billion, with nearly half of FAIR Plan claims classified as total losses.
