A coordinated firefighting response improves wildfire control while rising health insurance premiums intensify calls for expanded Medicare coverage, impacting insurance underwriting and risk assessment.

Berkeley implements a new wildfire safety ordinance requiring a 5-foot clearance around homes to mitigate fire risk amid rising insurance policy cancellations in the hills.

Home insurance rates rise in Taos County, NM due to wildfire risks and increased replacement costs, with new regulations promoting defensible space and wildfire preparedness.

Mountain West states face rising homeowners insurance cancellations and premiums driven by wildfire risks. Regulatory efforts highlight urgent need for market stability and risk mitigation.

California's state-backed FAIR Plan faces lawsuits from homeowners over disputed wildfire insurance claims, highlighting challenges in claim processing and regulatory compliance.

Mercury Insurance offers practical wildfire evacuation preparedness tips to help families in high-risk areas stay safe and ready amid increasing wildfire threats.

Los Angeles County offers free blood lead testing amid concerns of soil contamination after the Eaton wildfire. Residents face potential exposure risks and remediation complexities.

Explore California's pioneering wildfire-resilient homes and programs addressing the challenge of retrofitting existing homes for fire safety. Insights on insurance industry responses and regulatory initiatives shaping wildfire risk management.

Western U.S. utilities seek legal protections to limit wildfire liability amid rising claims and insurance costs, sparking debate over safety and compensation.

Connecticut maintains high brush fire danger levels with multiple fires reported, including a major 200-acre blaze. Local burn permits suspended near woodlands as spring fire season continues.