LA wildfire victims forced to wait up to 18 months for toxic ash and debris removal before rebuilding — thanks to government red tape
That’s a long time to wait for these governmental agencies to do their thing,” one resident, Kimberly Bloom, said.
California flood watch raises risk of mudslides days after wildfire containment
Heavy rain could produce flooding, mudslides and debris flows in northern and central California, and is expected to take aim ...
Bobcat with burns to all her paws among growing number at shelter after CA wildfire
When a California wildfire ravaged more than 14,000 acres, it took a toll on more than just human life. The effects of the ...
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Does Your Home Insurance Cover Wildfire Destruction?
While insurers need time to sift through claims and issue payouts, it's become clear that many homeowners might not be ...
LA billionaire offers a hand — and applies some pressure — in wildfire recovery
Rick Caruso, a former mayoral candidate, has seen his profile rise in the wake of the LA wildfires, but insists “this isn't ...
What is the FAIR Plan and will it be fair to wildfire victims?
Close to half a million Californians use the FAIR plan for their homeowners’ insurance coverage. From September 2023 to ...
How AI, Tech, And Policy Can Stop The Wildfire Crisis
Wildfires are growing deadlier, but AI, satellites, and tech innovations are revolutionizing early detection, suppression, ...
2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane ...
Wildfire victims file more than 4,400 claims with California’s FAIR Plan, home insurer of last resort
That’s enough to kick the plan’s strained finances further into crisis mode, increasing the chances that homeowners statewide ...
Tracking Los Angeles Wildfire Insurance Payments: More Than $4 Billion in Claims Paid Out to Victims
California's insurance authority has launched an online tracking tool that shows how much money has been paid out in claims ...
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Lawmakers Ponder Oregon Kicker as Wildfire Fund Source
Over the weekend, a leader of the work group, state Sen. Jeff Golden (D-Ashland), unveiled a possible funding source: a ...
Is it safe to breathe in L.A.? Lawmakers call for federal action to monitor wildfire pollutants
Toxic chemicals from L.A.'s fires are going under-reported and pose serious long-term risks, a group of lawmakers say. They ...