Wildfire season could ramp up early in 2026 as drought covers over 40% of the US
The spring weather pattern is lining up to dry fuels faster than usual in key areas, causing the wildfire risk to escalate early. Here’s where the risk is highest and what could make it spike.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Riverside County on Feb. 18
A new wildfire was reported today at 9:25 a.m. at in Riverside County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire ...
California reservoir water levels 2 months before wildfire season starts
A dry January means concerning news for some of California's wildfire risk indicators, whereas others are performing well.
Insurance Business America
Mercury General doubles Q4 profit after California wildfires exhaust reinsurance tower
Mercury General posted net income of $202.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, doubling from $101.1 million a year earlier, as the insurer recovered from catastrophic California wildfires that ...
New bill asks California to craft standard for cleaning wildfire smoke-tainted homes
It is the second piece of legislation this session that asks the state to create first-of-its-kind standards to address toxic ...
Yahoo
California can reduce wildfire risk by boosting Zone 0 compliance | Opinion
Los Angeles County firefighter Scott Takeguma works to douse the flames on home in North Altadena on Jan. 8, 2025. California can accelerate wildfire risk reduction through SB 326, boosting Zone 0 ...
California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during LA-area wildfire
California's top prosecutor announced a civil rights investigation Thursday into how delayed evacuations impacted a ...
E&E
Insurers flee wildfire-prone California despite state assistance
Regulations to enable large rate increases contrast with other state efforts to stabilize insurance markets. California’s battered property insurance market, which has been a leading symbol of ...
FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN
California expands wildfire survivor mortgage relief to $100,000
Governor Newsom has expanded the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to provide $100,000 in mortgage relief grants for California fire ...
Insurance Business America
California moves to set first smoke damage standards for wildfire claims
California lawmakers are weighing legislation that would set the country's first formal standards for handling smoke damage to homes, a move that could reshape wildfire-related claims and remediation ...
Santa Monica Daily Press
Who’s running for California Insurance Commissioner? Here’s a look at the field of candidates
By Guest Commentary, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Because of the first anniversary of the devastating Southern California wildfires ...
Modesto Bee
California can reduce wildfire risk by boosting Zone 0 compliance | Opinion
California faces the greatest wildfire risk in the nation. And we have confronted tragedy after tragedy since 2017 as these risks become catastrophes — most recently in Los Angeles in January.