Do I need to prove specific harm?

Yes — indoor air quality readings, HVAC inspection, and photos of soot on filters help.

Smoke damage from a distant fire?

Wildfire Smoke Damage Claim (US)

Smoke damage from a nearby wildfire is covered even without fire on your property. Document with air quality data.

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The short answer

Smoke damage from wildfire is a covered peril under standard US HO-3/HO-5, even if no flames reached your home. Claim can include HVAC cleaning, duct replacement, soot removal, and contents cleaning.

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Do I need to prove specific harm?: Yes — indoor air quality readings, HVAC inspection, and photos of soot on filters help.

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