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finance2 years ago

Rebuilding Paradise: Challenges and Triumphs 5 Years After the Wildfire

Residents of Paradise, California, are struggling to rebuild their community after the devastating Camp Fire in 2018, as soaring home insurance costs make it unaffordable for many. Premiums near or exceed $10,000 annually, leaving residents wondering how they can afford to rebuild in an area that is supposed to be affordable. Several top home insurers have paused or restricted new business in California due to the costs of wildfires fueled by climate change. Efforts are being made to reform the system and make the private market more robust, but changes won't take effect for at least another year. Many residents are left with no choice but to rely on the California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements Plan, the insurer of last resort.

natural-disasters2 years ago

Paradise Wildfire Forces Evacuations and Rapidly Spreads to 12,000 Acres

The River Road East Fire near Paradise in Sanders County, Montana, has rapidly grown to nearly 12,000 acres and is 0% contained. Fueled by dry conditions and high winds, the fire has prompted evacuations and caused road closures. Additional fire personnel have been ordered, and an Incident Management Team will take command of the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The Montana Red Cross has opened a shelter for evacuees, and livestock can be taken to the fairgrounds in Plains. Montana Highway 200 has reopened to traffic.

natural-disasters2 years ago

Wildfire Forces Closure of Highway 199 near Paradise and Oregon-California Border

Crews are battling a wildfire in the Paradise area of Sanders County, Montana. The fire, known as the River Road East Fire, started on private property near the Clark Fork River and has now spread to Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) lands. A section of Highway 200 between Paradise and Plains has been shut down due to the emergency closure caused by the fire. Drivers are advised to use caution in the area.