LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A fire that began near Glendora and Azusa in Los Angeles, California on or about January 16, 2014 has destroyed at least five homes and damaged seven others. Fire officials have declared a state of emergency as firefighters continue to fight the blaze that has now consumed 1,952 acres. As of January 21, 2014, officials report 95% containment of the wildfire that has affected many homes in the San Gabriel Valley.
What this means for property owners in Glendora, Azusa, the San Gabriel Valley, and surrounding areas in Los Angeles is that damages from smoke, ash, soot and fire related toxic-waste pose a significant danger once these materials begin to settle in and around commercial and residential properties. Based on available information, the affected areas include Glendora, Azusa, and East Los Angeles and surrounding areas.
Properties will be affected as often times smoke, ash, soot, and other toxic wastes penetrate the building envelope and settle in and around homes. These materials commonly settle on rooftops, windows, doors, attics, exteriors, and inside ventilation systems and air ducts. If not remediated and cleaned in a proper fashion, these chemicals can pose long-term health risks to you and your loved ones.
Most commercial and residential homeowner insurance policies provide coverage for wildfire related damages, including smoke, ash, soot, and other toxic wastes. The Shirvanian Law Firm can represent property owners that have been victims of the Colby Fire to ensure that insurance claims are timely made and that insurance companies properly evaluate these fire-related damages, and most importantly, pay insurance money to their insured as required by their respective insurance policies.
If you are a property owner or know someone that is in the areas affected by the Colby Fire, you may be entitled to homeowner insurance policy benefits. We have handled a multitude of these claims and have settled these claims for our clients. For further information, contact The Shirvanian Law Firm , 5850 Canoga Avenue, Suite 400, Woodland Hills, California 91367, (818) 835-5396, Narbeh@shirvanianlawfirm.com .
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