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The state has been under a “historic lightning siege”, a CalFire spokesperson told a press conference Wednesday.
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The Category 3 Pacific storm could cause flash flooding and mudslides in and around popular tourist areas.
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If Hurricane Katrina were to hit the US in 2020 privately insured losses could reach $65bn, up from $41bn 15 years ago.
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The Category 3 storm looks set to skirt the tourist city of Cabo San Lucas.
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There are now 26 active incidents across the state due to heatwave conditions and sustained winds.
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The research firm says the pandemic will become the leading example of “silent” coverage uncertainty.
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The Lake Fire is now 38% contained, though 4,570 structures remain under threat.
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The country’s economy minister predicts the 2,500 claims received so far could quadruple to 10,000.
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A fire tornado is formed when rising heat combines with turbulent wind conditions, creating towers of flame and ash.
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The $3.9mn claim followed an August revision to the PCS Irma loss estimate.
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The February storm was the 13th notable event in a very active European windstorm season.
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The fire grew to 10,000 acres within the first two hours and now threatens around 5,420 structures.