fire victims
Coverage of fire victims in the Nexus archive.
- Mercy Chefs helping fire victims in Colorado
Mercy Chefs is providing assistance to fire victims in southern Colorado, where a massive fire has been spreading for 11 days, destroying homes and causing mass evacuations. A local resident described the fire's intensity and heavy smoke.
- Rent-hike ban to protect fire victims ends despite gouging concerns
The ban on rent hikes for fire victims has expired, despite concerns about potential rent gouging. The fire-related rent gouging ban, which was in place to protect affected residents, is no longer active.
- Gavin Newsom’s ‘burn’ grants insult fire victims
Gavin Newsom has been funding 'cultural burns' conducted by Native American tribes, which they claim revive indigenous practices of brush clearance. The article suggests these grants may be seen as an insult to fire victims, with a sarcastic comparison to the Burning Man festival as an alternative use of funds.
- Testing for toxins in smoke-damaged homes could be mandatory. What to know
A bill introduced in the California Legislature aims to reform how insurers handle smoke damage claims following complaints from fire victims in January 2025. The proposal seeks to address issues arising from widespread wildfires by potentially making toxin testing mandatory in affected homes.