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California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

How useless high-voltage power lines risk sparking California wildfires

Idled power lines in California pose significant fire risks, with many left untracked by state regulators despite their potential danger.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California Flood Risk Exceeds Fire Concerns, According to Study

Flood risk in California cities will surpass wildfire risk in the next 25 years, drastically impacting homes and property values.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Trump's push to solve wildfires by expanding logging won't work

The USDA plans to enhance logging by 25% while eliminating environmental reviews, impacting almost 59% of national forest lands.
California
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago

Lush flowers are sending a warning about California's wildfire season

California faces increased wildfire risk due to abundant plant growth fueled by excess rain and invasive species thriving, exacerbated by extreme heat.
California
fromTruthout
3 months ago

How Big Developers Crushed Regulation That Could Have Mitigated LA Fires

Continued development in high-risk wildfire zones dramatically increases the severity and destructiveness of wildfires in California.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
California

Wildfire threats make utility companies uninsurable in Northern California, across West

Utilities face challenges in obtaining insurance coverage against wildfire risks, leading to potential bankruptcy liabilities.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

How useless high-voltage power lines risk sparking California wildfires

Idled power lines in California pose significant fire risks, with many left untracked by state regulators despite their potential danger.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California Flood Risk Exceeds Fire Concerns, According to Study

Flood risk in California cities will surpass wildfire risk in the next 25 years, drastically impacting homes and property values.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Trump's push to solve wildfires by expanding logging won't work

The USDA plans to enhance logging by 25% while eliminating environmental reviews, impacting almost 59% of national forest lands.
California
fromThe Mercury News
9 months ago

Lush flowers are sending a warning about California's wildfire season

California faces increased wildfire risk due to abundant plant growth fueled by excess rain and invasive species thriving, exacerbated by extreme heat.
California
fromTruthout
3 months ago

How Big Developers Crushed Regulation That Could Have Mitigated LA Fires

Continued development in high-risk wildfire zones dramatically increases the severity and destructiveness of wildfires in California.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago
California

Wildfire threats make utility companies uninsurable in Northern California, across West

Utilities face challenges in obtaining insurance coverage against wildfire risks, leading to potential bankruptcy liabilities.
more#climate-change
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

London weather: Easter weekend washout warning as long dry spell nears an end

London experiences rain on Good Friday, ending a dry spell, but expects sunnier weather for the Easter weekend.
#cal-fire
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

CAL FIRE overhauls wildfire risk maps, giving some Bay Area homeowners stricter rules

CAL FIRE is updating wildfire risk maps across the Bay Area, necessitating changes for homeowners in high-risk areas.
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

California's new fire maps won't push up insurance rates, industry says

Insurance companies do not use the new Cal Fire wildfire maps to determine home insurance rates or coverage.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

CAL FIRE overhauls wildfire risk maps, giving some Bay Area homeowners stricter rules

CAL FIRE is updating wildfire risk maps across the Bay Area, necessitating changes for homeowners in high-risk areas.
fromwww.dailynews.com
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley real estate

California's new fire maps won't push up insurance rates, industry says

Insurance companies do not use the new Cal Fire wildfire maps to determine home insurance rates or coverage.
more#cal-fire
#weather
Los Angeles
fromFortune
6 months ago

Power shutoffs begin as California faces high fire risk, major winds

The 'diablo wind' prompted PG&E to shut off power to prevent wildfires in Northern California.
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Millions warned to avoid windows as deadly winds rip through 20 states

Severe wind warnings in Texas and surrounding states pose a significant danger to public safety, particularly near windows and open flames.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Friday expected to be UK's hottest day of the year

The UK is anticipating its hottest day of the year on Friday, with temperatures reaching 23C in some regions.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Here's what the weather will be like in Southern California for Thanksgiving Day

Southern California is transitioning to warm and clear weather, but wildfires remain a risk due to winds and low humidity.
Los Angeles
fromFortune
6 months ago

Power shutoffs begin as California faces high fire risk, major winds

The 'diablo wind' prompted PG&E to shut off power to prevent wildfires in Northern California.
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Millions warned to avoid windows as deadly winds rip through 20 states

Severe wind warnings in Texas and surrounding states pose a significant danger to public safety, particularly near windows and open flames.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Friday expected to be UK's hottest day of the year

The UK is anticipating its hottest day of the year on Friday, with temperatures reaching 23C in some regions.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Here's what the weather will be like in Southern California for Thanksgiving Day

Southern California is transitioning to warm and clear weather, but wildfires remain a risk due to winds and low humidity.
more#weather
#fire-management
fromSacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
California

New prescribed fire started in Colusa County on April 2

A new prescribed burn in Colusa County aims to minimize future wildfire risks.
fromSacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
California

New prescribed fire started in Colusa County on April 2

A new prescribed burn in Colusa County aims to minimize future wildfire risks.
more#fire-management
#fire-prevention
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago
London politics

Wildfire caution urged after Met Office warning

London Fire Brigade warns of wildfire risks even in cooler temperatures due to dry conditions.
fromSacramento Bee
10 months ago
California

Is Northern California at risk for wildfires this week? Beware of high winds, officials say

Northerly winds and high temperatures in Northern California increase wildfire risk this week.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago
London politics

Wildfire caution urged after Met Office warning

London Fire Brigade warns of wildfire risks even in cooler temperatures due to dry conditions.
fromSacramento Bee
10 months ago
California

Is Northern California at risk for wildfires this week? Beware of high winds, officials say

Northerly winds and high temperatures in Northern California increase wildfire risk this week.
more#fire-prevention
#california
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Think Twice Before Lighting Fireworks This July 4

Fireworks cause significant wildfire risk in California; illegal usage leads to numerous fires and property damage.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Here's where 350,000 SoCal residents could lose power due to Santa Ana winds

Utility companies in California are planning power shutoffs due to high wildfire risk from strong winds this week.
Over 350,000 customers may lose power as the state faces heightened fire weather warnings.
California
fromFast Company
6 months ago

California wildfire risk will escalate with arrival of notorious 'diablo wind'

A major 'diablo wind' is expected in Northern California, heightening wildfire risk with low humidity and strong gusts.
California
fromKqed
3 months ago

Facing Crisis, California Insurance Regulators Cap Largest Rules Change in 30 Years | KQED

California has approved regulations allowing insurers to pass reinsurance costs to consumers, promoting coverage in wildfire-prone areas.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Opinion: Time to reimagine fire insurance coverage in California

California's insurance market needs immediate reforms to prevent collapse after devastating fires, making homeownership riskier and impacting construction.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

California braces for heavy wildfire activity this fall: 'They're only going to get worse'

Californians warned of very active wildfire season due to wet winters and warm summer forecasts.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Think Twice Before Lighting Fireworks This July 4

Fireworks cause significant wildfire risk in California; illegal usage leads to numerous fires and property damage.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Here's where 350,000 SoCal residents could lose power due to Santa Ana winds

Utility companies in California are planning power shutoffs due to high wildfire risk from strong winds this week.
Over 350,000 customers may lose power as the state faces heightened fire weather warnings.
California
fromFast Company
6 months ago

California wildfire risk will escalate with arrival of notorious 'diablo wind'

A major 'diablo wind' is expected in Northern California, heightening wildfire risk with low humidity and strong gusts.
California
fromKqed
3 months ago

Facing Crisis, California Insurance Regulators Cap Largest Rules Change in 30 Years | KQED

California has approved regulations allowing insurers to pass reinsurance costs to consumers, promoting coverage in wildfire-prone areas.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
California

Opinion: Time to reimagine fire insurance coverage in California

California's insurance market needs immediate reforms to prevent collapse after devastating fires, making homeownership riskier and impacting construction.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

California braces for heavy wildfire activity this fall: 'They're only going to get worse'

Californians warned of very active wildfire season due to wet winters and warm summer forecasts.
more#california
#national-weather-service
Chicago
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Forecasters Warn of Wildfire Outbreak' Across Texas and Oklahoma

Significant fire weather concerns are forecasted for the southern Great Plains due to strong winds and dry air.
fromSFGATE
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Rare October heat wave brings new wildfire risk to greater SF Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area is at high risk for wildfires due to dry conditions and escalating heatwave, prompting official warnings.
Chicago
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Forecasters Warn of Wildfire Outbreak' Across Texas and Oklahoma

Significant fire weather concerns are forecasted for the southern Great Plains due to strong winds and dry air.
Miscellaneous
fromSFGATE
6 months ago

Rare October heat wave brings new wildfire risk to greater SF Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area is at high risk for wildfires due to dry conditions and escalating heatwave, prompting official warnings.
more#national-weather-service
#public-safety
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Election Day winds to bring Bay Area red flag warning for fire danger, possible power shutdowns

Election Day 2024 in California faces dangerous fire conditions complicating voter turnout.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Election Day winds to bring Bay Area red flag warning for fire danger, possible power shutdowns

Election Day 2024 in California faces dangerous fire conditions complicating voter turnout.
more#public-safety
#fire-department
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Bass aides were warned of growing fire danger before she flew to Ghana

Mayor Bass went on a trip to Ghana despite warnings of fire risks that her aides did not share with her.
fromFOX Weather
5 months ago
New York City

Brooklyn brush fire erupts during one of most extensive droughts in recent memory in New York

The ongoing drought in New York is raising wildfire risks, prompting urgent public warnings and action from authorities.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland Firefighters Sound the Alarm Over Oakland Fire Station Closures in the Wake of LA Fires

Oakland's fire station closures have significantly increased emergency response times, raising concerns over wildfire risks similar to those seen in Southern California.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Bass aides were warned of growing fire danger before she flew to Ghana

Mayor Bass went on a trip to Ghana despite warnings of fire risks that her aides did not share with her.
fromFOX Weather
5 months ago
New York City

Brooklyn brush fire erupts during one of most extensive droughts in recent memory in New York

The ongoing drought in New York is raising wildfire risks, prompting urgent public warnings and action from authorities.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland Firefighters Sound the Alarm Over Oakland Fire Station Closures in the Wake of LA Fires

Oakland's fire station closures have significantly increased emergency response times, raising concerns over wildfire risks similar to those seen in Southern California.
more#fire-department
Austin
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Austin ranks fifth in nation for cities most at risk for wildfires - Austin Monitor

Austin is the fifth most wildfire-prone city in the U.S., with unique wildland-urban interfaces contributing to its risk.
#power-outages
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Fires Break Out Across Southern California Amid Fierce Winds

Southern California is facing critical fire-weather conditions due to strong winds and dry air, risking wildfire incidents.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Los Angeles

California faces extreme wildfire risk due to powerful winds and low humidity

Strong winds raised wildfire risk in California, prompting red flag warnings and power outages.
Humidity levels plunged, creating conditions favorable for extreme fire behavior.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Fires Break Out Across Southern California Amid Fierce Winds

Southern California is facing critical fire-weather conditions due to strong winds and dry air, risking wildfire incidents.
Los Angeles
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

California faces extreme wildfire risk due to powerful winds and low humidity

Strong winds raised wildfire risk in California, prompting red flag warnings and power outages.
Humidity levels plunged, creating conditions favorable for extreme fire behavior.
more#power-outages
#fire-safety
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Crocker-Amazon and Daly City Border Deemed the Only 'High' Fire Risk Areas in San Francisco

San Francisco has specific areas identified as moderate to high risk for wildfires, despite its overall perception of immunity.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How some homes were left standing after the L.A. fires

Home construction can significantly influence a building's vulnerability to fire damage.
Luck is a factor in residential fire survival, but building methods can improve safety.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

With fire risk high in Bay Area, 'Do not let lower wind speeds fool you:' NWS

Residents must remain cautious despite dropped alerts as dry weather persists, posing significant fire risks.
Fire conditions remain perilous; even low winds can lead to rapid fire spread. Evacuations advised.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Crocker-Amazon and Daly City Border Deemed the Only 'High' Fire Risk Areas in San Francisco

San Francisco has specific areas identified as moderate to high risk for wildfires, despite its overall perception of immunity.
fromFast Company
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

How some homes were left standing after the L.A. fires

Home construction can significantly influence a building's vulnerability to fire damage.
Luck is a factor in residential fire survival, but building methods can improve safety.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

With fire risk high in Bay Area, 'Do not let lower wind speeds fool you:' NWS

Residents must remain cautious despite dropped alerts as dry weather persists, posing significant fire risks.
Fire conditions remain perilous; even low winds can lead to rapid fire spread. Evacuations advised.
more#fire-safety
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Auto Fire in Ventura County Is Small but 0% Contained

The Auto fire in Ventura County is currently 56 acres in size and 0% contained, but its spread has been stopped.
#homeowners-insurance
fromtherealdeal.com
7 months ago
Business

Allstate to hike home rates in California wildfire areas by 34%

Allstate is increasing homeowners' insurance rates by an average of 34.1% due to rising wildfire risks in California.
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago
California

1 in 10 Los Angeles homes don't have insurance, says one estimate

Around 10% of homeowners in Los Angeles County lack insurance, a trend aligned with statewide statistics.
fromtherealdeal.com
7 months ago
Business

Allstate to hike home rates in California wildfire areas by 34%

Allstate is increasing homeowners' insurance rates by an average of 34.1% due to rising wildfire risks in California.
fromwww.ocregister.com
3 months ago
California

1 in 10 Los Angeles homes don't have insurance, says one estimate

Around 10% of homeowners in Los Angeles County lack insurance, a trend aligned with statewide statistics.
more#homeowners-insurance
California
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

The Insurance Crisis That Will Follow the California Fires

California's insurance market is at risk, faced with increasing catastrophe exposure and significant financial losses from recent fires.
#santa-ana-winds
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Strong Santa Ana winds bring wildfire danger to Southern California for New Year's Eve

Santa Ana winds increase wildfire risk for Southern California, prompting red flag warnings and urging caution during New Year's Eve festivities.
Los Angeles
fromwww.sgvtribune.com
5 months ago

Gusty Santa Ana winds bring high fire risk and power shutoffs across Southern California

Southern California faces elevated wildfire risk due to strong Santa Ana winds, prompting power shut-offs to prevent fire ignition.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

L.A. and Ventura counties will see strong winds this week, at 'major risk' of wildfires

Strong Santa Ana winds and prolonged drought create heightened wildfire risk in Los Angeles and Ventura counties this week.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Red flag warnings set to take effect throughout Southern California, beginning Monday

Southern California faces heightened fire risks due to strong Santa Ana winds, prompting red flag warnings.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Cooler weather settles into the Southland, but fire risks remain

Cooler temperatures in California; however, windy conditions could heighten wildfire risks this week.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Strong Santa Ana winds bring wildfire danger to Southern California for New Year's Eve

Santa Ana winds increase wildfire risk for Southern California, prompting red flag warnings and urging caution during New Year's Eve festivities.
Los Angeles
fromwww.sgvtribune.com
5 months ago

Gusty Santa Ana winds bring high fire risk and power shutoffs across Southern California

Southern California faces elevated wildfire risk due to strong Santa Ana winds, prompting power shut-offs to prevent fire ignition.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

L.A. and Ventura counties will see strong winds this week, at 'major risk' of wildfires

Strong Santa Ana winds and prolonged drought create heightened wildfire risk in Los Angeles and Ventura counties this week.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Red flag warnings set to take effect throughout Southern California, beginning Monday

Southern California faces heightened fire risks due to strong Santa Ana winds, prompting red flag warnings.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago
Los Angeles

Cooler weather settles into the Southland, but fire risks remain

Cooler temperatures in California; however, windy conditions could heighten wildfire risks this week.
more#santa-ana-winds
#weather-patterns
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

With few storms in 8 months, Southern California swings toward drought. Will rain ever come?

Southern California faces severe drought conditions with a record driest start to the rainy season, raising concerns over wildfire risks and water shortages.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago
California

Weather tracker: Parts of Europe suffer under heatwave with little relief at night

Heatwave hitting southern and eastern Europe with temperatures well above seasonal norms, intensified by urban heat island effect.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

With few storms in 8 months, Southern California swings toward drought. Will rain ever come?

Southern California faces severe drought conditions with a record driest start to the rainy season, raising concerns over wildfire risks and water shortages.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago
California

Weather tracker: Parts of Europe suffer under heatwave with little relief at night

Heatwave hitting southern and eastern Europe with temperatures well above seasonal norms, intensified by urban heat island effect.
more#weather-patterns
fromBoston.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Officials offer $5K reward for info on South Shore building blaze that sparked brush fires

Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information regarding a fire at a Kingston construction site that caused nearby brush fires.
#red-flag-warning
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

All of Berkeley under red flag warning Thursday through Saturday

PG&E is considering planned power shut-offs in response to heightened wildfire risks in the Bay Area.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago
East Bay food

Thousands lose power in Berkeley Hills amid Red Flag Warning

Strong, dry winds prompted both intentional and unplanned power outages in the Berkeley Hills due to increased wildfire risk. Immediate service restoration was limited.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

All of Berkeley under red flag warning Thursday through Saturday

PG&E is considering planned power shut-offs in response to heightened wildfire risks in the Bay Area.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago
East Bay food

Thousands lose power in Berkeley Hills amid Red Flag Warning

Strong, dry winds prompted both intentional and unplanned power outages in the Berkeley Hills due to increased wildfire risk. Immediate service restoration was limited.
more#red-flag-warning
#southern-california
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

'An absolute scorcher': Sweltering heat, wildfire risk loom for July Fourth weekend

Extreme heat and increased wildfire risk in Southern California leading to dangerous conditions, urging precautions and heat warnings.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Large swaths of Southern California hit by strong winds, red flag warnings

Strong winds raise wildfire risks in Southern California on the first day of Daylight Standard Time.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

'An absolute scorcher': Sweltering heat, wildfire risk loom for July Fourth weekend

Extreme heat and increased wildfire risk in Southern California leading to dangerous conditions, urging precautions and heat warnings.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago
Los Angeles

Large swaths of Southern California hit by strong winds, red flag warnings

Strong winds raise wildfire risks in Southern California on the first day of Daylight Standard Time.
more#southern-california
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

Unprecedented landslides have Rancho Palos Verdes asking: How much worse can it get?

Southern California Edison shut off power indefinitely to residents due to land movement, raising urgent concerns for safety and daily living in the affected communities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago
Privacy professionals

Bay Area Allstate customers to face spiking home insurance premiums

Allstate received approval for a 34% increase in home insurance rates in California, impacting 350,000 homeowners. This escalation reflects ongoing insurance challenges.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago
California

One of California's largest home insurance companies is raising rates by 15%

Travelers Insurance is raising rates for 320,320 California homeowners by an average of 15.3% due to growing wildfire risk, following other major insurers' actions.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

Wildfire East of San Francisco Prompts Evacuations and Highway Shutdown

The Corral Fire, burning over 12,000 acres east of San Francisco, represents the start of California's wildfire season despite a wet winter.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

California's Death Valley may tiedaily record of 129F on Sunday

Furnace Creek, California will experience extreme heat reaching 129F, posing wildfire risks and breaking temperature records in Death Valley.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

Elias: California insurance chief giving in to the industry's demands

California Insurance Commissioner aims to implement secret black box computer models for insurance pricing, potentially costing property owners billions more.
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