California’s wildfires leave a trail of destruction in their wake—homes reduced to rubble, communities displaced, and lives forever changed. Beyond this devastation, the opportunity for looting emerges. As families evacuate to save their lives, criminals take advantage of abandoned properties, breaking into homes and businesses, stealing valuables, and worsening the financial and emotional toll on wildfire victims.
Looting is a Growing Threat to Vulnerable Communities
Wildfire-devastated communities face a cruel secondary crisis as looting incidents continue to ...