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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2026 · 18 MIN

Wildfires are on the rise in WA. Are homeowners covered?

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The worst thing imaginable happens to your home. A flood, an earthquake, a wildfire. What’s insurance going to get you? We dig into the data on homeowners' insurance in Washington state, with KUOW data and graphics editor Teo Popescu. Listen to more Control F here. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.  Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected], leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online or on the KUOW App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The worst thing imaginable happens to your home. A flood, an earthquake, a wildfire. What’s insurance going to get you? We dig into the data on homeowners' insurance in Washington state, with KUOW data and graphics editor Teo Popescu.

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