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California Fire Danger Has Utilities Set for Broad Shutoffs
Oct 15 2026 // More than 345,000 homes and businesses across California are facing potential power cuts this week during what’s expected to be a days-long onslaught of dangerous fire weather conditions. With drying winds forecast...
Napa Wildfire Study Eyes Funding Prevention, Improving Insurance Availability
Oct 14 2026 // A new report looks into how to put more resources into prevention before a wildfire strikes, maintain resilience and direct new investment where it can deliver the greatest value using Napa, California as a case study. The...
Homebuyers in Wildfire-Prone Areas Get Better Mortgage Deals Online
Oct 13 2026 // As climate change increases the threat of destructive wildfires, traditional mortgage lenders are making it harder or more expensive to secure a home loan in fire-prone parts of California. Online lenders are behaving...
Markets/Coverages: Specialty MGA Banyan Launches Red Fox Risk for Wildfires
Oct 5 2026 // Specialty managing general agent Banyan Risk said it launched Red Fox Risk Ltd, a new underwriting venture focused on wildfire-exposed property risk in the U.S. The business will be led by Brian Espie as CEO and Sarah...
Study: Residents Near Maui Wildfires Show Elevated Metals Linked to Lung Health Impacts
Oct 2 2026 // Metal mixtures found in the leftover smoke, ash and debris from the deadly 2023 Maui wildfires were harmful to the lung health of people living nearby long after the burning ended, a new study says. The work shows that...
Southern California Edison Pushing for Wildfire Liability Deal Before Lawmakers Depart
Sep 25 2026 // Electric utility Southern California Edison is urging California lawmakers to hold a special session before year-end to consider limiting utilities’ exposure to future wildfire liabilities, CEO of parent company...
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