California Republicans propose wildfire, insurance package amid heat wave concerns

As a record-breaking mid-March heat wave grips California and much of the western United States, state legislators are ...

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on March 19

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:19 a.m. in in Los Angeles County, California. The wildfire has been burning on ...

California report on wildfire smoke-tainted homes highlights lack of consensus on insurance testing, cleaning

The report, released by California's insurance department, addresses the thorny question of how to properly clean homes that ...

California's wildfire season is shifting, with more blazes after the traditional high-risk window, study finds

New research finds that climate-driven shifts in wildfire seasons in North America are different depending on the ecosystem.

California communities' recovery time between wildfire smoke events is shrinking

Californians have long dealt with wildfire smoke as a seasonal fact of life, but those fires have become more intense and ...
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California’s FAIR Plan carries growing load as insurers retreat beyond wildfire zones

The California FAIR Plan, designed as a backstop for properties that private insurers deem too exposed to wildfire, saw ...
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APCIA backs California blueprint for nationwide smoke claims standards

Landmark task force report could reshape how insurers evaluate smoke damage in homes left standing after wildfires ...

First responders preparing for California's fire season

Emergency crews are preparing for California’s fire season amid a below normal rainy season so far this year. Cal Fire crews are concerned fire risk could rise quickly with incoming dry and relative ...

Rising temperatures prompt wildfire safety reminders in California

Rising temperatures prompt wildfire safety reminders in California ...

Bay Area high school students develop AI wildfire suppression system for global competition

The Valley Christian High School team, called Wildfire Quest, in San Jose, is a finalist in the $11 million global XPRIZE ...

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Butte County on March 19

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:56 p.m. in in Butte County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and ...