Why The California Wildfires Could Be The Costliest Blaze In American History

The large wildfires in Los Angeles County remain far from contained, and with worsening winds in the region, the area remains under threat. Bill Waddel, public relations manager for Accuweather, joined Forbes Newsroom to talk about the forecast in the region for the next 24 hours and why Accuweather estimates this tragic event could bring $250 billion, at minimum, in economic damages.

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[jerryfarmer]

No shit going to be the most expensive ever. Not only the homes but the contents. All the vehicles everything. And then the clean up it will be beyond a nightmare. It may not be built back in our lifetimes.

[lewcrowley]

Most of these homes had pools. Did it occur to anyone to have a pump and sprinkler system that could spray the roof???? Use fire retardant material? To CUT THE DAMN GRASS????

[ColdDog-mh]

Ask them, are You prepared for the eventuality of an earthquake?

[wayne]

Coming up next earthquakes and mudslides.

[texasrose]

Who gives a hoot, too much money = sin and gluttony

[joenewlon]

Im so sorry for this .but when time to build it will be a great state again. Im so sorry for this .