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Those who live and work in Tennessee towns hit by deadly fire grapple with uncertainty

by Marketplace Contributor
Dec 2, 2016
The resort towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tenn. are trying to come to terms with the loss of life, homes and livelihood.
A burned sign and structures in Gatlinburg.
Mark Nagi./Tennessee Department of Transportatoin
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Fires and those who have been fired cause oil uncertainty

by Jed Kim
May 9, 2016
Saudi Arabia has a new oil minister. Canada has the worst wildfires in years.
Khalid al-Falih speaking during a press conference last year.
MOHAMMED AL-SHAIKH/AFP/Getty Images
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As wildfires spread, homeowners insurance retreats

by Andy Uhler
Oct 26, 2015
Rates rise and coverage is withdrawn as more areas are vulnerable to fire
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Some residents used burned trees to rebuild in Bastrop

by Andy Uhler
Oct 19, 2015
Kay Rogers describes rebuilding her house after a fire four years ago.
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How small businesses are affected by wildfires

by Andy Uhler
Oct 8, 2015
In Bastrop, Texas, even if your home was spared, it doesn't mean your income was.
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The logistics of fighting massive wildfires

by Janet Nguyen
Sep 14, 2015
A network of fire departments can call for help outside their jurisdictions.
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The Valley Fire leaves businesses at a standstill

by Kai Ryssdal and Mukta Mohan
Sep 14, 2015
Hardester's Market is one of few places open in Middletown, California.
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Home sweet risky home

by Amy Scott
Sep 3, 2015
A new study looks at home values in areas prone to natural disasters.
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Living in a wildfire zone

by Andy Uhler
Aug 27, 2015
In much of the West, the question is not 'will there be a wildfire?' It's 'when?'
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In Northwest, fire officials are accepting volunteers

by Andy Uhler
Aug 21, 2015
The experiment could be a model for managing disasters with limited resources.
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