California Wildfire Impact Report 2025

State of California Wildfire Impact 2025

A deep dive into the wildfire damage, claims, and rebuilding efforts.

In January 2025, California faced devastating wildfires, which ravaged communities like Pacific Palisades and Altadena. These fires resulted in significant loss of life and property, with economic impacts resonating nationwide. In response, Dorothy is actively gathering comprehensive data to assess the full extent of property damage. By analyzing information of affected areas, demographics, estimated property values, and damage severity, we aim to provide a clear picture of the wildfires' impact and the individuals most affected. This data-driven approach will help identify the number of properties impacted and the overall damage, offering valuable insights for recovery efforts.

Executive Summary

2025 California Wildfire Damage Report: Property Loss, Insurance Payouts, and Recovery Insights

Wildfires in California have caused extensive destruction in 2025, burning thousands of properties and disrupting entire communities. As the state grapples with the aftermath, agencies and organizations are releasing wildfire impact data, each offering valuable insights. However, these datasets are often presented in complex formats, making it difficult to fully understand the scale of destruction and financial losses.

Bringing Wildfire Data Together for a Comprehensive Analysis

To bridge this gap, we have compiled and structured available data to provide a clearer, more actionable view of wildfire-related property damage. By aggregating, validating, and enhancing key data sources, this report offers a unified perspective on the disaster’s impact. While public records list damaged properties using coordinates, our team has leveraged this information to generate and validate a list of actual addresses. This approach ensures the data is more accessible for those working on disaster response and recovery.

Tracking Insurance Payouts and Recovery Progress

In addition to property loss estimates, we leverage a database released by Los Angeles County, which tracks insurance claims and payouts on a daily basis. By comparing structural damage data with actual insurance payments, we can begin to assess whether affected homeowners and businesses are receiving the financial support they need. While this report does not account for personal property losses inside homes, it provides crucial insights into the structural damages that directly impact community stability and economic recovery.

Examining Who Was Most Affected and the Scale of Losses

Our analysis goes beyond raw numbers, offering insight into the demographic and geographic disparities in wildfire damage. Residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and businesses across impacted counties have suffered significant losses. By structuring this information, we aim to highlight the communities most affected, clarify the extent of destruction, and track the progress of recovery efforts.

Providing a Data-Driven Resource for Decision-Makers

By compiling this report, we aim to create a clear resource that contextualizes wildfire impact data. This analysis serves as a vital tool for policymakers, insurers, relief organizations, public adjusters, and community leaders working to rebuild. With a more comprehensive understanding of the destruction and recovery process, stakeholders can make informed decisions to support those affected by the 2025 California wildfires.

Key Takeaways

To read the full report and to access to raw data, please reach out to contact@hidorothy.com.

About the Author

Dorothy is a technology company helping property owners recover faster and more fairly. Dorothy leverages data, machine learning, and AI to quickly and accurately identify properties impacted by storms of all types and sizes. By partnering with public adjusters, legal services, and restoration companies, Dorothy helps the recovery industry operate more efficiently and at greater scale, ensuring property owners are no longer left without advocacy during a difficult claim and recovery.