Years after 2017 Tubbs Fire, survivors still fighting for full compensation

Nine years after the deadly 2017 Tubbs Fire tore through Santa Rosa, destroying thousands of homes and forever changing lives, much of the community has rebuilt. But for some wildfire survivors, the financial recovery remains unfinished.Billions of dollars in approved compensation remain unpaid, and a newly signed California law could help survivors recover more of the money they were awarded.For Will Abrams, the night of October 8, 2017, remains unforgettable."Kids screaming, 'We're going to die,'" Abrams recalled. "As a father I had to try to be brave. But I was thinking this was the end as well."The Tubbs Fire devastated neighborhoods across Santa Rosa, including Hidden Hills, where Abrams once lived.Nine years later, newly constructed homes line streets where flames destroyed properties. Abrams had hoped to rebuild in the neighborhood but ultimately decided to sell his lot and purchase a less expensive home closer to downtown Santa Rosa.He says many survivors faced similar financia