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Wildfires on Tribal Lands in North Dakota Highlight Emergency Response and Drought Risk

As of May 6, 2025, at least 16 wildfires have been reported across North Dakota, with several large fires still burning on the Turtle Mountain Reservation near the Canadian border.

Consumer Group Challenges Insurance Surcharge for California Wildfires

Fire fighting helicopter carry water bucket to extinguish the forest fire.

As Californians continue to recover from the devastation of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, a new legal battle is brewing — this time over who should foot the bill for the $1 billion in insurance claims.

Insurance Gaps Force Fire Survivors to Pay for Their Own Contamination Testing

Two homes remain after a fire destroyed the neighborhood during the 2025 Eaton Fire. Shot with a drone from above.

After devastating wildfires swept through the Los Angeles region — destroying more than 9,000 structures and claiming lives — many residents whose homes were spared from the flames faced a different kind of aftermath: uncertainty, frustration, and a fight for health and safety.

Widespread Wildfires in the Carolinas Prompt Emergency Response and Evacuations

The City of Charleston Fire Department provides emergency medical service and fire protection to the cop the Charleston, South Carolina. The quarters for Engine 103 is located on Meeting Street was built in 1887.

March 4, 2025: Firefighters in North and South Carolina are battling over 170 wildfires, leading to evacuations and emergency declarations as dry and windy conditions continue to fuel the blazes.

Closing the Gap: Solutions to Address Wildfire Insurance Challenges in California

High temperatures have caused severely dry plant life in Southern California and the results are wildfires as viewed from photographers home

As wildfires become a growing threat in California, many residents face an uncertain future regarding home insurance. Recent legislative efforts aim to provide relief and address the challenges posed by a strained insurance market in fire-prone areas.

Epic Wildfires in Southern California: Widespread Damage and Insurance Challenges

Southern California wildfires have destroyed thousands of homes, caused tens of billions in estimated losses, exposed gaps in insurance coverage, and raised concerns about the financial toll on both residents and insurers.

Here’s Why California Isn’t Simply Using Ocean Water to Fight the Wildfires

Night long exposure photograph of the Santa Clarita wildfire in CA. The Santa Clarita Valley mountains has drawn firefighters and emergency crews in the hills toward Acton. So far, the fire has burned 38,346 acres.

Wildfires are sweeping through Los Angeles County, scorching more than 36,000 acres, destroying at least 10,000 structures, and claiming the lives of at least 11 people.

Balancing Wildfire Risks: Proposed Logging Increase in the Pacific Northwest

Sawn trees from the forest. Heavy wood trunks.

The U.S. Forest Service has unveiled a plan to boost logging across federal lands in the Pacific Northwest. The initiative aims to mitigate wildfire risks and breathe new life into rural economies by increasing timber supply.

With More Tourists Comes More Risk for Wildfires

The surge in tourism to wildfire-prone areas like Mariposa, California, is igniting new challenges for communities and reshaping the landscape for the insurance industry.

Wildfires Spark Concern Over Rising Insurance Rates

The recent wildfires in Southern California have scorched tens of thousands of acres and destroyed many homes, raising concerns about the impact on fire insurance rates.