#wildfire-risk
#wildfire-risk

California

Could this Hawaii community be the next Lahaina? Some residents fear a similar wildfire fate

London politics

Wildfire caution urged after Met Office warning

California

Could this Hawaii community be the next Lahaina? Some residents fear a similar wildfire fate

London

London swelters in heat as health alert extended

fromwww.standard.co.uk

fromwww.independent.co.uk

UK news

Weather: London sizzles as 30C heatwave sparks wildfire and health alerts

UK news

Firefighters tackle blaze in London park as brigade issues wildfire warning

3 weeks ago

London

London swelters in heat as health alert extended

fromwww.standard.co.uk

fromwww.independent.co.uk

UK news

Weather: London sizzles as 30C heatwave sparks wildfire and health alerts

UK news

Firefighters tackle blaze in London park as brigade issues wildfire warning

How useless high-voltage power lines risk sparking California wildfires

Idled power lines in California pose significant fire risks, with many left untracked by state regulators despite their potential danger.

California Flood Risk Exceeds Fire Concerns, According to Study

Flood risk in California cities will surpass wildfire risk in the next 25 years, drastically impacting homes and property values.

Germany news

Germany forced to deal with drought DW 05/31/2025

Germany faces severe drought conditions impacting agriculture and increasing wildfire risks, prompting warnings about future water shortages.

Environment

Trump's push to solve wildfires by expanding logging won't work

The USDA plans to enhance logging by 25% while eliminating environmental reviews, impacting almost 59% of national forest lands.

Opinion: Californians deserve clarity on what's driving skyrocketing insurance costs

California must develop public catastrophe models to address the insurance market dysfunction caused by climate change.

Germany news

Not enough rain: How can Germany cope with drought? DW 05/31/2025

fromThe Mercury News

How useless high-voltage power lines risk sparking California wildfires

Idled power lines in California pose significant fire risks, with many left untracked by state regulators despite their potential danger.

California Flood Risk Exceeds Fire Concerns, According to Study

Flood risk in California cities will surpass wildfire risk in the next 25 years, drastically impacting homes and property values.

Germany news

Germany forced to deal with drought DW 05/31/2025

Germany faces severe drought conditions impacting agriculture and increasing wildfire risks, prompting warnings about future water shortages.

Environment

Trump's push to solve wildfires by expanding logging won't work

The USDA plans to enhance logging by 25% while eliminating environmental reviews, impacting almost 59% of national forest lands.

Opinion: Californians deserve clarity on what's driving skyrocketing insurance costs

California must develop public catastrophe models to address the insurance market dysfunction caused by climate change.

Germany news

Not enough rain: How can Germany cope with drought? DW 05/31/2025

Crocker-Amazon and Daly City Border Deemed the Only 'High' Fire Risk Areas in San Francisco

San Francisco has specific areas identified as moderate to high risk for wildfires, despite its overall perception of immunity.

San Francisco

Weekend Likely to Stay Cool With Sunny Friday Afternoon Forecast; Next Week May Be More of This June Gloom

3 weeks ago

California

There's Actually Some Thunderstorm Risk (and Wildfire Risk) In NorCal as We Head Toward 4th of July

San Francisco

6 months ago

Crocker-Amazon and Daly City Border Deemed the Only 'High' Fire Risk Areas in San Francisco

San Francisco has specific areas identified as moderate to high risk for wildfires, despite its overall perception of immunity.

San Francisco

Weekend Likely to Stay Cool With Sunny Friday Afternoon Forecast; Next Week May Be More of This June Gloom

3 weeks ago

California

There's Actually Some Thunderstorm Risk (and Wildfire Risk) In NorCal as We Head Toward 4th of July

more#san-francisco

#bay-area

SF politics

fromABC7 San Francisco

CAL FIRE overhauls wildfire risk maps, giving some Bay Area homeowners stricter rules

CAL FIRE is updating wildfire risk maps across the Bay Area, necessitating changes for homeowners in high-risk areas.

Portland food

Here We Go Again PG&E Says First Power Shutoffs of Fire Season Likely' This Weekend

SF politics

fromABC7 San Francisco

CAL FIRE overhauls wildfire risk maps, giving some Bay Area homeowners stricter rules

CAL FIRE is updating wildfire risk maps across the Bay Area, necessitating changes for homeowners in high-risk areas.

Portland food

Here We Go Again PG&E Says First Power Shutoffs of Fire Season Likely' This Weekend

more#bay-area

Letters: California leaders must help residents fireproof homes

The home itself needs to be fire-resistant. It is a shame not only that most homeowners with vulnerable residences cannot afford the cost of hardening measures, but also that our governor ignores this fact.

Silicon Valley

Fires Break Out Across Southern California Amid Fierce Winds

Southern California is facing critical fire-weather conditions due to strong winds and dry air, risking wildfire incidents.

Red flag warnings set to take effect throughout Southern California, beginning Monday

Southern California faces heightened fire risks due to strong Santa Ana winds, prompting red flag warnings.

Los Angeles

Thunderstorms sweep across SoCal, with lightning bringing risk of fire-starts

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

6 months ago

Fires Break Out Across Southern California Amid Fierce Winds

Southern California is facing critical fire-weather conditions due to strong winds and dry air, risking wildfire incidents.

Red flag warnings set to take effect throughout Southern California, beginning Monday

Southern California faces heightened fire risks due to strong Santa Ana winds, prompting red flag warnings.

Los Angeles

Thunderstorms sweep across SoCal, with lightning bringing risk of fire-starts

more#southern-california

'A lot of hysteria': Wealthy Calif. coastal city is now a high-risk fire zone

Carmel's historic charm is threatened by new designations as a high-risk fire zone, raising concerns among residents about potential changes.

San Francisco

#national-weather-service

Sunday Links: Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Explosion Declared Terror Attack

The deadly explosion at a Palm Springs fertility clinic is being treated as a deliberate terrorist act.

Chicago

fromwww.nytimes.com

Forecasters Warn of Wildfire Outbreak' Across Texas and Oklahoma

Significant fire weather concerns are forecasted for the southern Great Plains due to strong winds and dry air.

Miscellaneous

Rare October heat wave brings new wildfire risk to greater SF Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area is at high risk for wildfires due to dry conditions and escalating heatwave, prompting official warnings.

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

San Francisco

Fire weather watch for Delta for Sunday and Monday gusts up to 35 mph

Chicago

fromwww.nytimes.com

Forecasters Warn of Wildfire Outbreak' Across Texas and Oklahoma

Significant fire weather concerns are forecasted for the southern Great Plains due to strong winds and dry air.

Miscellaneous

Rare October heat wave brings new wildfire risk to greater SF Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area is at high risk for wildfires due to dry conditions and escalating heatwave, prompting official warnings.

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

more#national-weather-service

San Francisco

Fire weather watch for Delta for Sunday and Monday gusts up to 35 mph

New Residents Are Flocking to These Tourist Destinations-Despite the Risk of Wildfires

Despite high wildfire risks, many Americans are moving to fire-prone areas like Flagstaff, AZ, due to increased tourism and appeal.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Silicon Valley real estate

London weather: Easter weekend washout warning as long dry spell nears an end

The prolonged hot spell forced the London Fire Brigade (LFB) to issue a statement urging the public not to use barbecues due to a heightened risk of wildfires.

London

fromwww.dailynews.com

California's new fire maps won't push up insurance rates, industry says

Insurance companies do not use the new Cal Fire wildfire maps to determine home insurance rates or coverage.

Millions warned to avoid windows as deadly winds rip through 20 states

Severe wind warnings in Texas and surrounding states pose a significant danger to public safety, particularly near windows and open flames.

UK news

Friday expected to be UK's hottest day of the year

US news

fromMail Online

Millions warned to avoid windows as deadly winds rip through 20 states

Severe wind warnings in Texas and surrounding states pose a significant danger to public safety, particularly near windows and open flames.

UK news

Friday expected to be UK's hottest day of the year

more#weather

#california

Here's where 350,000 SoCal residents could lose power due to Santa Ana winds

Utility companies in California are planning power shutoffs due to high wildfire risk from strong winds this week.

Over 350,000 customers may lose power as the state faces heightened fire weather warnings.

California

Opinion: Time to reimagine fire insurance coverage in California

Miscellaneous

How to rebuild a more fire-proof Los Angeles

Los Angeles

New fire maps increase hazard zones in L.A. and Southern California by 3.5 million acres

fromKqed

10 months ago

California

Bay Area Dances on the Edge of a Heat Wave, Fire Danger Looms | KQED

California

State Farm projects dropping 1 million policies in California over next five years

Here's where 350,000 SoCal residents could lose power due to Santa Ana winds

Utility companies in California are planning power shutoffs due to high wildfire risk from strong winds this week.

Over 350,000 customers may lose power as the state faces heightened fire weather warnings.

California

Opinion: Time to reimagine fire insurance coverage in California

Miscellaneous

How to rebuild a more fire-proof Los Angeles

Los Angeles

New fire maps increase hazard zones in L.A. and Southern California by 3.5 million acres

fromKqed

10 months ago

California

Bay Area Dances on the Edge of a Heat Wave, Fire Danger Looms | KQED

California

State Farm projects dropping 1 million policies in California over next five years

more#california

New York Islanders

fromwww.eastbaytimes.com

Brush fires on New York's Long Island shoot flames and smoke into the sky

Brush fires on Long Island caused evacuations and highway closures due to high winds and safety concerns.

Bass aides were warned of growing fire danger before she flew to Ghana

Mayor Bass went on a trip to Ghana despite warnings of fire risks that her aides did not share with her.

Austin

fromAustin Monitor

Austin ranks fifth in nation for cities most at risk for wildfires - Austin Monitor

Austin is the fifth most wildfire-prone city in the U.S., with unique wildland-urban interfaces contributing to its risk.

SF politics

fromThe Mercury News

PG&E launches projects to curb intentional power outages in San Jose

PG&E is investing in projects to reduce power outages in high-risk wildfire zones around San Jose.

6 months ago

With few storms in 8 months, Southern California swings toward drought. Will rain ever come?

Southern California faces severe drought conditions with a record driest start to the rainy season, raising concerns over wildfire risks and water shortages.

fromwww.berkeleyside.org