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Jan 9, 2026

In Altadena, attempting to rebuild for resilience

Host David Brancaccio dives into the realities of reconstructing more fire-resistant homes.

An aerial view shows empty lots and pools in Altadena, California on January 5, 2026. — An aerial view shows empty lots and pools in Altadena, California on January 5, 2026.
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The challenges of fire-resistant rebuilding
by David Brancaccio
Robert Gauthier/Getty Images
When it comes to rebuilt homes getting insurance, part of the equation is how fire-resilient they are. But there are hurdles to making a home more fire-hardy.
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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Meredith Garretson Morbey Supervising Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Senior Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Erika Soderstrom Associate Producer
Tamar Faggen Assistant Producer
Ashley Rodriguez Assistant Producer
Emma Condon Assistant Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
Rachel Brees Audio Engineer
Tessa Bloch Audio Engineer