Wildfires, Hail Take Toll on Colorado Homeowners Insurance July 11, 2013 By Don Jergler It’s safe to say there’s a lot going on in the homeowners insurance scene in Colorado, where homeowners insurance rates...
Wildfire Nears Las Vegas Area July 10, 2013 Fire crews burned forest undergrowth near homes in the mountains northwest of Las Vegas to protect them from one of...
U.S. Fights Growing Wildfire Threat with Shrinking Budget July 2, 2013 By Daniel Trotta The tragedy came without warning. Wind split the Arizona wildfire in two, trapping 19 firefighters from the Granite Mountain Hotshots...
Oregon Drought Makes Firefighters Nervous July 1, 2013 Firefighters are nervous, and ranchers and farmers are hurting as Malheur County enters summer in drought. Gov. John Kitzhaber has...
Utah National Guard Opening New $8 Million Fire Station May 14, 2013 The Utah Air National Guard is ready to open its new $8 million fire station at the base in Salt...
Wildfires Prompt Colorado Insurance Changes April 24, 2013 Colorado lawmakers are close to agreement on a slate of insurance changes inspired by homeowners’ complaints after last year’s wildfires....
Utah Prepares For Another Busy Wildfire Season March 12, 2013 The mountains still may be covered in snow, but officials already are preparing for another busy wildfire season in Utah...
Report Questions Insurer Readiness, Attitudes on Climate Change March 7, 2013 By Don Jergler A report out Thursday that details responses to a climate change survey from insurers doing business in California, Washington and...
Texas Crews Working to Prevent More Davis Mountains Fires February 5, 2013 Texas Forest Service crews are beginning work to remove hazardous vegetation in the Davis Mountains resort area of West Texas...
Wildfires Will Cost Wyoming Over $40M November 14, 2012 State Forester Bill Crapser says this year’s wildfires have consumed all the money the state had set aside for fire...