Wildfires in the Los Angeles area rage on months after insurance companies canceled thousands of policies.
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00:00As multiple wildfires ravage Southern California, many homeowners have been left without protection
00:05as their insurance policies were cancelled months ago, leaving them vulnerable as their
00:10homes turned to ashes.
00:12In recent years, major insurers like State Farm and Allstate have withdrawn from the
00:17California market, citing increased wildfire risks and rising costs.
00:22More than 160,000 people have been ordered to evacuate as six massive fires continue
00:28to burn across the county, four of them completely uncontained, including the massive Palisades
00:34and Eaton fires.
00:35In Los Angeles alone, more than 1,000 structures have been destroyed and at least five lives
00:41have been lost.
00:43Compounding this crisis, residents have been forced to turn to the state's Fair Plan,
00:48which often comes with higher premiums and less comprehensive protection.
00:53Firefighting efforts have also been severely hampered by a low water supply, and in parts
00:57of Pacific Palisades, hydrants ran dry as demand completely overwhelmed the city system.
01:03The Sunset Fire has now reached the heart of Hollywood, forcing the evacuations of nearby
01:08iconic landmarks like the Dolby Theatre and the Oscar nominations.
01:13Officials have warned that the wildfires could worsen as dry conditions persist.
01:18Meanwhile, firefighters from six states have now joined the battle.
01:22This as President Biden declares the wildfires to be a major disaster.