Couple displaced by L.A. wildfires now traveling U.S. in RV
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For more than 10 weeks, David and Jacquie Israel have been crisscrossing the U.S. in an RV, rolling with the changes that have come since their home burned down in the Los Angeles wildfires. Maurice DuBois reports.
Breakdown
- A study shows California's wildfire season now starts nearly seven weeks earlier due to climate change.
- The Los Angeles wildfires in January killed 31 people and displaced about 150,000, including David and Jackie Israel. 11s
- After losing their home, the Israels began traveling the U.S. in an RV with their two dogs. 1m 6s
- The couple has found healing and community on the road, meeting kind and helpful people. 2m 24s
- They remain undecided about rebuilding, awaiting their insurance outcome before making long-term plans. 3m 19s