<p>Oak Shores residents Jimmy Lauderdale, left, and Johnnie Smith talk about why they haven't evacuated their homes at Oak Shores during a wildfire in Paso Robles, Calif., Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016. A wildfire on California's central coast grew to nearly 58 square miles Tuesday. Several thousand people remained under evacuation orders in San Luis Obispo and Monterey counties, where the stubborn blaze had destroyed at least 36 residences. (Joe Johnston/The Tribune (of San …
September 4, 2016
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Tales from the Trenches: Facing fire and insurance claims
Every August, many homeowners around the Inland Northwest can’t help but worry about the threat of wildfires. The hotter and drier the summer, the greater risk to homes, especially for people living outside traditional city limits.