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Wildfires Force France to Evacuate Tourists From Campsites
Jul 23 2026 // Wildfires forced French authorities to evacuate some 20,000 residents and tourists from an area southwest of Bordeaux, after successive heat waves created tinderbox conditions. Hundreds of firefighters are battling blazes...
Texas Heat Wave Collides With Tropical Storm Bertha
Jul 21 2026 // Texas and Louisiana are facing a dangerous combination of stormy weather and extreme temperatures as Tropical Storm Bertha sweeps across the Gulf Coast during a heat wave. Bertha is expected to bring a life-threatening...
Tropical Storm Watches Posted Across Florida’s Panhandle Region
Jul 20 2026 // A tropical storm watch has been issued for the Florida Panhandle as the Atlantic’s next event takes shape off shore. As of early Monday morning, a tropical depression was about 110 miles south of Panama City,...
Q2 Net Income at Travelers Soars 46% on Less Catastrophes, Favorable Reserves
Jul 17 2026 // Second quarter 2026 net income at Travelers increased 46% to about $2.2 billion on lower catastrophe losses and favorable prior year reserve development. Catastrophe losses for the quarter, mostly from severe storms, were...
Busy Wildfire Season in West Tests Fire Bosses as They Juggle Resources
Jul 16 2026 // It’s already been a deadly year for firefighters, and authorities have been putting resources where they can more quickly pounce on wildfires before they get out of hand and increase the possibility of additional...
PG&E Says Power Shutoffs Required in California on Wildfire Risk
Jul 15 2026 // PG&E Corp. warned that power shutoffs will be required on Wednesday and Thursday in three California counties as dry conditions and gusty winds increase fire risks. PG&E is taking steps to preemptively shut off...
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