After Oklahoma fires, insurers can help

 
BY DEBBIE BLOSSOM | Modified: April 11, 2009 at 9:02 am | Published: April 11, 2009   


Oklahoma wildfires have left scores of families homeless. Destroyed personal property means weeks and months of dealing with unforeseen financial and personal issues, but state insurance and financial agencies said Friday they are ready to help make the process easier.

photo - This house in Midwest City was destroyed Thursday by wildfires in the area. PHOTO BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER, THE OKLAHOMAN
This house in Midwest City was destroyed Thursday by wildfires in the area. PHOTO BY CHRIS LANDSBERGER, THE OKLAHOMAN

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