On Tuesday, December 17, hundreds of firefighters worked to contain a wildfire that had already spread across 500 acres of California coastline.

The fire began at midnight on Monday, December 16. Investigators are still looking for a cause to the fire. The National Drought Mitigation Center explained that the majority of the state of California is under an extreme drought warning.

The Pfeiffer Ridge community was most significantly affected by the recent fire. Residents in the community were advised to evacuate their homes. At least 500 firefighters were deployed to contain the Pfeiffer Ridge fire. Authorities said that the fire posed a threat to the California’s Big Sur region.

In addition to the California drought, Bastrop County has suffered from droughts and wildfires. If your property has been destroyed as a result of fire damage you could benefit from legal advice. The lawyers of Williams Hart could help you obtain reimbursement from insurance companies in order to repair damaged property. Call 800-639-8460 today to find out how we can help you.