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Most Texas Utility Companies Not Providing Wildfire Response Plans
Sep 21 2026 // Only eight of 160 utility companies that operate in fire-prone areas of Texas have complied with a law that helps mitigate wildfires, lawmakers recently learned. The revelation comes on the heels of a chaotic wildfire...
Rain Brings Needed Relief to North Texas Wildfires
Sep 11 2026 // Rain fell over and around the Ross Fire in North Texas on Thursday, a welcome reprieve to firefighters who have battled the flames for two weeks. The heavy rain, while brief, could dampen flames and embers and speed...
California Lawmakers Adjourn Without Voting on Wildfire Bill
Sep 2 2026 // The California Assembly adjourned without passing a revamp of the state’s wildfire response, sending up shares in two key power utilities, PG&E Corp. and Edison International. The deal fell apart Tuesday as...
California Lawmakers File Wildfire Plan, Without Newsom Asks
Sep 1 2026 // California legislators introduced a bill Saturday that would update the state’s wildfire response without shifting liability away from publicly traded utilities. The move comes after extended negotiations with Gov....
Wildfire Risks in California and Oregon Worsened by Strong Winds
Aug 31 2026 // Northern California and southern Oregon are under red flag fire warnings, as the threat posed by tinderbox conditions is compounded by strong winds. National Weather Service warnings are in place from noon to 8 p.m. local...
Oregon Regulators Extend Wildfire Emergency Orders to Pause Insurance Cancellations
Aug 31 2026 // The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation is extending its order for insurers to suspend cancellations and nonrenewals for residents impacted by wildfires. The DFR issued a wildfire emergency order and bulletin in late...
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