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Background : The Airport Fire burned for 26 days, burning more than 23,000 acres across Orange and Riverside counties in 2024. As a result, 22 people were injured, and 160 structures were damaged.

What do we know? CalFire filed the suit in September, according to court documents. The department is looking to recover fire suppression, investigation and administrative costs related to the fire, as well as legal fees.

How much has the fire cost the county so far? The fire has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in damage claims filed against the county — $60 million of which already has been paid out. The county’s insurance covers up to $30 million, meaning remaining claim damages will be paid out from the county’s budget .

The suit names county workers : The

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