Insured Property Losses in Wildfires

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Here is yet another bit of evidence that proves wildfires are destructive and costly, in addition to the suppression costs and environmental damage. This is the top ten most expensive wildfires for the insurance companies. The dollar figures are in MILLIONS of dollars and are corrected for 2008 dollar values. If you add in the environmental costs, including timber loss, drinking water, wildlife habitat, business closures, health costs, etc, then you have a much bigger picture of just how costly wildfires really are. Hmmmmmm, just WHERE are those supposed "benefits of wildfire", eh?!?

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double post....how do I delete?