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Your wildfire questions answered: Do air purifiers work? Why did I lose my home insurance?

The 2021 wildfire season is here and on track to be the most devastating one in state history. Dozens of KCRW listeners have submitted questions about home insurance, fire prevention, and surviving the smoke. We dug up answers.

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By Steve Chiotakis • Aug 12, 2021 • 25m Listen

The 2021 wildfire season is here and on track to be the most devastating one in state history. Dozens of KCRW listeners have submitted questions about home insurance, fire prevention, and surviving the smoke. We dug up answers.

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    Steve Chiotakis

    Afternoon News Anchor

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Jenna Kagel

    Radio producer

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    Kathryn Barnes

    Producer, Reporter

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