California fires spread as loss toll mounts

Wildfires ravaging northern California's wine country have
consumed over 160,000 acres and destroyed more than 1,300
buildings, the latest state data show. At least 23 deaths have been
reported as well.
State Farm, one of the largest carriers, reported today that it
had already received 1,900 homeowners' claims and over 700
against auto policies. It did not list any commercial claims and
also did not provide any loss values.
In the area of Santa Rosa where the wildfires roared through,...