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Smothering The Flames

The recent conflagrations and subsequent damage in Southern California showed that natural catastrophes come in all different shapes, sizes, and elements.

By Eric Gilkey | Updated on November 28, 2007

While many anticipated and predicted that hurricanes would create the catastrophe stories of 2007, the recent conflagrations and subsequent damage in Southern California showed that natural catastrophes come in all different shapes, sizes, and elements, wreaking havoc on insurance companies as claims begin piling up. So when million-dollar homes began going up in flames by the thousands in late October, temporary housing experts were expected to rush in alongside claim professionals to find housing solutions for those affected by the devastation.

Up in Smoke

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