The wildfires that destroyed more than 1.2 million acres in the panhandle earlier this year are likely to be the costliest in state history.
A state investigation identified what appears to be extensive failures in response efforts, including aerial response, that may have prevented the fires from expanding if implemented.
A report published by the House General Investigating Committee estimates $1 billion in economic losses are expected in addition to initial estimated agricultural losses of $123 million and cattle losses of $27 million.
