OC residents whose homes were damaged in Norte Fire describe hurdles after filing insurance claims

Residents whose homes were affected by Orange County’s Norte Fire are facing insurance and cleanup challenges three weeks after the blaze. San Juan Capistrano resident Cyndi Dudek says her home survived but has extensive smoke and soot damage, and she is still waiting for air-quality test results from the California FAIR Plan. The fire damaged or destroyed seven homes, and some residents say the claims process has been difficult.