California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has identified areas in the vicinity of the several ongoing large wildfires in the state that will be protected by a one-year moratorium on homeowners insurance non-renewal or cancellation due to wildfire risk.
Lara’s action is in effect for communities affected by the Line Fire in San Bernardino County, the Bridge Fire in Los Angeles County and the Airport Fire in Orange and Riverside counties.
The action follows emergency declarations from Gov. Gavin Newsom.
The Bridge Fire east of Los Angeles has burned 54,690 acres, burned at least 33 homes and six cabins and forced the evacuation of 10,000 people. The fire is 11% contained.
The Line Fire in Southern California has burned 39.026 acres in the San Bernardino mountains. It is 42% % contained.
The Airport Fire in Southern California has burned 23,519 acres. It is 31% contained.
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