Orange County braces for potential flood of litigation from Airport fire victims

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The Airport fire destroyed a number of homes, including this one in the El Caruso neighborhood in Lake Elsinore. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

Orange County is girding itself against a potential flood of litigation from victims of the Airport fire , a destructive blaze that was sparked by a public works crew and destroyed more than 160 structures.

On Tuesday, the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to retain the law firm of Meyers Nave to assist the county in litigation in connection with the fire.

Four claims for expenses such as destroyed property and hotel fees during evacuation orders have already been filed with the county, according to public records…

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