Washington, D.C. — Marking a year since the Eaton Fire, one of the worst wildfires in California and U.S. history, the Center for American Progress is releasing a new video highlighting the loss and challenges one Altadena, California, couple has faced in its aftermath.
Eaton Fire survivors Katie and Marco Delgado talk about the climate-fueled fires, losing their house, and the challenges they encountered in the year leading up to the fire and the months that followed.
Climate change is intensifying wildfires across the United States, transforming what were once routine fire seasons into prolonged, dangerous events that threaten lives and public health during and long after the flames are extinguished. The January 2025 Los Angeles fires destroyed more than 17,000 structures and resulted in an estimated $32.5 billion in insurance losses.
As disasters grow more frequent and severe, insurers are scaling back coverage or exiting markets altogether, leaving families increasingly vulnerable.
Watch Katie and Marco tell their story: “After the Los Angeles Wildfires, One Altadena Couple Reveals the Lasting Impacts of Extreme Weather Disasters”
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