In today’s wildland–urban interface (WUI) losses, the question is often more complex than simply “burned versus not burned.” An increasing number of claims involve non-thermal impacts, including smoke infiltration and the deposition of combustion byproducts in structures that remain standing. …
California Governor Signs Act to Create Smoke Damage Presumption
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed legislation establishing standards for investigating, testing and restoring smoke-damaged homes. Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1795, the Smoke Damage
