Atlas Survival Shelters in California is now offering fire bunkers in the wake of the devastating wildfires that have so caused 80 deaths with 1,000 people still unaccounted for.

EXCLUSIVE: A company that makes underground nuclear shelters has now developed a fire bunker in the wake of the devastating California wildfires. California-based Atlas Survival Shelters is offering a range of subterranean airtight shelters that keep out killer carbon monoxide and can withstand temperatures of up to 1600F (870C). The GarNado shelter — which can protect from fire as well as nuclear fallout, earthquakes and tornadoes — starts at $20,000 for a two-person size and goes up to $50,000 for a 25-person model. Bunkers can be installed under the concrete foundations of a home when newly constructed, or sunk into the backyard for existing houses. The Montebello-based company also offers a smaller FireNado shelter, which is designed specifically to store possessions people want to protect in the event of a fire, with prices starting at $7,000. Owner Ron Hubbard said the shelters can buy occupants valuable time in a wildfire scenario and are fitted with either two or three hour fire-rated hatches and an air-tight door, providing enough natural clean air inside for the occupants for that period of time. He urged: ‘If you live in an area threatened by wildfires and want to have a chance of surviving then do something about it. ‘People need to be prepared and we also want to start a new way of thinking when it comes building and rebuilding houses in areas prone to wildfire.’ The Northern California Camp Fire, which began in Butte County earlier this month has so far claimed the lives of 77 people, with 1,000 people still unaccounted for, making it the deadliest wildfire in California history. It is currently 66 per cent contained. Meanwhile the Southern California Woolsey Fire has left three dead and is now 94 per cent contained. All the shelters available are customizable and interiors can be fitted to various specs, including high-end luxury bunkers that come compete with sofas, double beds and kitchens. 20 Nov 2018 Pictured: Atlas Survival Shelters in

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California company now selling underground fire shelters - 20 Nov 2018