California becomes first state to pass requirements for insurers to clean smoke damage after fires
California became the first state to require insurers to cover smoke damage cleanup after wildfires. Governor Gavin Newsom signed the legislation following reports of toxic residue in homes after major Los Angeles fires. The new laws establish specific requirements for cleaning smoke-impacted properties.
Thousands of homes survived last year’s L.A. fires, but were covered in toxic residue. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed laws setting new rules for smoke damage cleanup.
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