Firefighters are still trying to gain control of wildfires in southern California where 27 people have died, and more than 12,000 buildings have been destroyed.

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Authorities are investigating a electrical power line fire as the possible point of origin of the California wildfire in Eaton. The fire is one of a string of wildfires. While such wildfires aren’t a typical natural disaster people face in Iowa, power lines are still at risk of starting one.

The fires in southern California could be the biggest and most expensive natural disaster in history. With insurance companies possibly paying out billions in damages, insurance rates in Siouxland could be affected.

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The Southern California wildfires could impact insurance coverage here in Iowa. At least four insurance companies have pulled out of the state of Iowa since the 2020 derecho, and some others are restructuring policies.

Iowa basketball can still salvage its West Coast trip with a win over UCLA on Friday, but the Hawkeyes will need to fix their road struggles to do it.

The Trojans (11-6, 3-3 Big Ten) never trailed, shot 37-of-57 (67%) from the field, 10-of-15 (60%) from 3-point range and outrebounded the Hawkeyes (12-5, 3-3 Big Ten) 37-20 in the win.