Several California credit unions reported dozens of employees and members lost their homes during the California wildfires, and there could be more losses as neighborhoods were just re-opened Friday morning in Santa Rosa to anxious residents who evacuated their homes nearly two weeks ago.
The Golden State's deadliest fires ever claimed the lives of 42 people, destroyed or damaged 7,700 homes and buildings, caused $1 billion in property losses and displaced more than 15,000 people, according to California authorities and media reports.
The $3.5 billion Redwood Credit Union in Santa Rosa reported Thursday that approximately 28 employees and officials lost their homes. During the natural disaster, RCU said more than 100 staff members had been evacuated.
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