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https://www.ctvnews.ca:443/edmonton/article/city-aims-to-be-proactive-with-proposed-wildfire-risk-mitigation-strategy/
Wildfire risk mitigation plan presented to Edmonton city council
Apr 21, 2026 - A plan for mitigating wildfire risk in Edmonton’s river valley has been finished and presented to city council.
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https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2026/03/25/utah-takes-action-on-wildfire-risk-funding-in-2025
Utah Takes Action on Wildfire Risk, Funding in 2025 | The Pew Charitable Trusts
Mar 25, 2026 - Wildfires have become increasingly frequent, severe, and expensive throughout the U.S., putting unprecedented strain on state resources as states struggle to...
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https://www.carriermanagement.com/features/2026/04/17/286878.htm
Analysis: California’s Surplus Lines HO Market Driven by Access, Not Wildfire Risk
Apr 17, 2026 - It's been more than two years since I wrote an analysis based on Surplus Line Association of California insight and data for an Insurance Journal article
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https://www.govtech.com/em/preparedness/oregon-preps-for-summer-drought-increased-wildfire-risk
Oregon Preps for Summer Drought, Increased Wildfire Risk
After a mild winter that left the state with a relatively low snowpack, Gov. Tina Kotek signed an executive order on March 31 declaring drought emergencies in...
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https://www.kcra.com/article/wildfire-risk-spikes-in-southern-california/69192421
Wildfire risk spikes with high temps as winds whip up in Southern California
Oct 29, 2025 - An autumn heat wave accompanied by gusty winds raised the wildfire risk for Southern California starting Tuesday, with forecasters warning that grass and brush...
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/03/30/water-drought-west-snowpack-restrictions/89320612007/
Western drought threatens water supply, boosts wildfire risk
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https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/21/climate/wildfire-grass-risk-west-us
West wildfire risk is growing because of a plant that grows everywhere | CNN
Jun 9, 2024 - A ubiquitous, resilient and seemingly harmless plant is fueling an increase in large, fast-moving and destructive wildfires in the United States.
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https://www.brookings.edu/articles/climate-change-and-utility-wildfire-risk-a-proposal-for-a-federal-backstop/
Climate change and utility wildfire risk: A proposal for a federal backstop | Brookings
Jul 1, 2024 - To mitigate wildfire risks from electric utilities, this proposal suggests applying California’s framework across the West via a voluntary multistate and...
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https://ourimpact.oregonstate.edu/story/osu-study-shows-wildfire-risk-challenges-long-term-forest-planning
OSU study shows wildfire risk challenges long-term forest planning | The Statewides: Our Impact
Wildfire risk is rising across the Pacific Northwest at the same time timber prices remain volatile. For timberland owners, that combination can make long...
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https://ororatech.com/all-products/fire-hazard
Short-Term Fire Hazard | Predict Wildfire Risk Before Fires Start – Products – OroraTech
Anticipate near-term wildfire hazard with data-driven forecasts. Identify high-risk areas early and support proactive preparedness and planning.
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https://www.cimafoundation.org/progetto/ewreca-enabling-wildfire-risk-reduction-and-environmental-conservation-in-the-adriatic-coast/
EWRECA - Enabling Wildfire Risk Reduction and Environmental Conservation in the Adriatic Coast -...
Apr 20, 2026 - EWRECA si propone di rafforzare la resilienza regionale al rischio incendi boschivi attraverso una strategia integrata che comprende l'analisi dei rischi, la...
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https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-forecasts/slow-moving-rainstorm-to-douse-florida-drought-wildfire-risk-this-week/1879324
Slow-moving rainstorm to douse Florida drought, wildfire risk this week
Apr 9, 2026 - Rain will bring much-needed drought relief to Florida this week, but repeated thunderstorms may lead to localized flooding, while strong onshore winds create...
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https://www.earth.com/news/fire-suppression-raises-wildfire-risk-in-old-growth-forests/
Fire suppression raises wildfire risk in old-growth forests - Earth.com
Feb 7, 2026 - A new study explains why Pacific Northwest old forests face growing wildfire risk and how past fire suppression shaped today’s danger.
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https://www.wcnc.com/video/news/local/north-carolina-under-burn-ban-to-reduce-wildfire-risk/275-e298df64-5a2f-4a31-a761-5bbaaeb9766d
VERIFY: North Carolina under burn ban to reduce wildfire risk | wcnc.com
A statewide burn ban is now in effect in North Carolina, prohibiting outdoor burning to help reduce wildfire dangers during dry conditions.
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https://wildfirerisk.org/reduce-risk/funding/
Funding - Wildfire Risk to Communities
Feb 12, 2026 - The federal government offers many grants for community-level wildfire risk reduction. Each has different eligibility requirements, funding cycles, and project...
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https://www.kcbd.com:443/2026/02/15/xcel-energy-preparing-wildfire-risk-potential-outages-texas-new-mexico/
Xcel Energy preparing for wildfire risk, potential outages in Texas and New Mexico
Feb 15, 2026 - Xcel Energy is preparing for critical wildfire risks early this week in the northern Texas Panhandle and eastern New Mexico.
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https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-forecasts/drought-to-boost-wildfire-risk-in-eastern-central-and-western-us/1883397
Drought to boost wildfire risk in eastern, central and western US
Apr 21, 2026 - Drought conditions are expected to worsen across parts of the US this spring, raising wildfire risk from the Southeast to the Plains and Southwest as dry...
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https://www.abqjournal.com/news/record-warmth-light-snowpack-sets-up-nasty-fire-season/3016150
Record warmth and low snowpack raise early wildfire risk in New Mexico
Apr 5, 2026 - New Mexico is experiencing record warmth and a snowpack at just 17% of normal, prompting early hummingbird arrivals and raising concern among forecasters about...
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https://www.scrippsnews.com/life/holidays-and-celebrations/fourth-of-july-fireworks-to-return-to-mount-rushmore-despite-wildfire-risk
Fourth of July fireworks to return to Mount Rushmore despite wildfire risk
Mar 9, 2026 - After a five-year hiatus, Fourth of July fireworks are returning to Mount Rushmore this summer and tickets to the show will be available through a public...
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https://www.aon.com/en/insights/articles/wildfire-risk-fuels-new-challenges-for-us-communities
Wildfire Risk Fuels New Challenges for U.S. Communities
Aon’s Climate Risk Advisory can help companies quantify climate change’s impact on wildfire risk for better informed business decisions.
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https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2026/04/01/863961.htm
Viewpoint: California’s Surplus Lines HO Market Driven by Access, Not Wildfire Risk
Apr 1, 2026 - It's been more than two years since I wrote an analysis based on Surplus Line Association of California insight and data for an Insurance Journal article
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https://www.wusf.org/weather/2026-04-21/wildfire-risk-coastal-inland-tampa-bay-region-florida
Wildfire risk stretches to coastal and inland parts of the Tampa Bay region | WUSF
Apr 21, 2026 - The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning – the highest weather risk for wildfires – for several counties across the greater area. The warning...
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https://manchesterfire.gov.uk/news/fire-service-urges-public-to-act-responsibly-as-warm-weather-increases-wildfire-risk/
Fire service urges public to act responsibly as warm weather increases wildfire risk - Greater...
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service launches its annual Be Moor Aware campaign
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https://www.tampabay28.com/news/region-hillsborough/rv-and-brush-fire-contained-in-valrico-amid-high-wildfire-risk-hcfr
RV and brush fire contained in Valrico amid high wildfire risk: HCFR
Apr 21, 2026 - Fire crews contained an RV and brush fire Tuesday afternoon in Valrico as multiple outdoor fires burned across the county.
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https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/firefighters-rural-cities-dfw-extreme-fire-risk/3792101/
Fire officials warn of high wildfire risk in North Texas – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Mar 13, 2025 - With strong winds and dry conditions, fire officials warn of extreme wildfire danger across North Texas and urge residents to take precautions.
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https://www.kpbs.org/news/environment/2026/04/06/march-was-unusually-hot-and-dry-that-may-worsen-wildfire-risk-in-san-diego-county
March was unusually hot and dry. That may worsen wildfire risk in San Diego County | KPBS Public...
Apr 7, 2026 - If hot, dry conditions persist, fire officials warn of more dangerous wildfire activity.
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https://allenai.org/olmoearth-testimonial-wildfire-risk-prevention
OlmoEarth Testimonial: Wildfire risk & prevention | Ai2
Ai2, a non-profit research institute founded by Paul Allen, is committed to breakthrough AI to solve the world’s biggest problems.
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https://www.moneygeek.com/insurance/homeowners/california-wildfire-fair-plan-insurer-retreat/
Private Insurers Are Exiting 46 of 58 California Counties as Wildfire Risk Grows
Apr 17, 2026 - Private home insurers wrote 28% fewer California homeowners policies in 2023 than in 2020, and in 46 of 58 counties nonrenewals exceeded new policies, pushing...
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https://www.npr.org/2015/08/26/434821436/firefighters-get-the-upper-hand-in-washington-state-wildfire
Homeowners In Washington Wildfire Country Try To Reduce Risk : NPR
Aug 26, 2015 - The Okanogan fire burning in central Washington is the largest wildfire in the state's history. Some area homeowners have cleared brush to keep the fire away....
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https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/climate-change/wildfire-season-is-shifting-but-its-new-time-windows-vary-across-canada-and-the-us-drought-prone-west
California's wildfire season is shifting, with more blazes after the traditional high-risk window,...
Mar 9, 2026 - New research finds that climate-driven shifts in wildfire seasons in North America are different depending on the ecosystem.
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https://www.risk-strategies.com/insights/emergency-resource-center/wildfire
Wildfire | Emergency Resource Center | Risk Strategies
Click here to read featured news and comprehensive insights.
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https://www.vox.com/science/2023/6/7/23752310/wildfire-air-quality-smoke-asthma-copd-lung-heart-disease
Air quality alert: How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke, especially if you’re at high risk |...
Jun 7, 2023 - From burning eyes to asthma attacks: Who’s at highest risk from air pollution? And when should you go to the doctor or ER?
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https://technosylva.com/products/wildfire-operations/
Wildfire Operations | Real-Time Wildfire Risk Forecasting - Technosylva
Mar 18, 2026 - Technosylva's wildfire operations capabilities give electric utilities real-time wildfire risk forecasting, surgical PSPS modeling, and on-demand fire spread...
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https://www.abqjournal.com/news/new-mexico-forestry-division-announces-statewide-fire-restrictions-during-high-risk-period/3017209
New Mexico statewide fire restrictions enacted amid high-risk wildfire season
Apr 7, 2026 - New Mexico State Forestry Division has issued statewide fire restrictions banning smoking, fireworks, campfires, open burning and gas flaring on most...
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https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/west/2026/03/31/863975.htm
LA Utility Taps Muni Market as Buyers Weigh Wildfire Legal Risk
Los Angeles' water and power utility is tapping the municipal bond market with its first offering since a judge ruled last month that the utility must
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