California economy: How much do wildfires cost? - CalMatters

The Caldor Fire cost the California economy tens of millions of dollars, but the state has an incomplete picture of the annual cost of fires.

In summary A preliminary estimate shows that the Caldor Fire cost tens of millions in lost economic activity. Wildfires, and the economic disruption they cause, have a large economic impact. But right now, California has a mostly incomplete picture of how much fires cost the state each year. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom devoted solely to covering issues that affect all Californians. Sign up for WhatMatters to receive the latest news and commentary on the most important issues in the Golden State. Lea este artículo en español . Not a single structure burned down in the cit

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