L.A. fire victims cautioned to view insurance claims process as 'business transaction'

Southern California residents facing losses from this week’s Los Angeles-area fires are beginning to confront their next challenge: filing an insurance claim.

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L.A. fire victims cautioned to view insurance claims process as 'business transaction'

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