California sees below-average wildfire activity, but experts warn that fire season isn't over yet

Although CAL FIRE and U.S. Forest Service officials reported that only 6,164 wildland fires burned 312,739 acres across California through October, versus the 5-Year average of 6,884 wildland fires burning 1,570,571 acres, the wildfire danger has not quite abated as of yet.

California sees below-average wildfire activity, but experts warn that fire season isn't over yet

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Firefighters battling several brush fires in high winds

As Santa Ana winds blew across Southern California this weekend, with gusts of 60-70 mph, a number of wildfires cropped up around the area, including a 5-acre blaze in the West Hills area which Los Angeles Fire Department crews knocked down.

Firefighters battling several brush fires in high winds

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Records Show Insurance Commissioner's Deal with Industry to Expand Wildfire Coverage is a Sham, Says Consumer Watchdog

Documents reveal details of a secret proposal to bail out the insurance industry that Commissioner Lara and insurers unsuccessfully tried to ram through the Legislature during the final days of session in return for a "commitment" from insurers to expand home insurance coverage in wildfire areas to 85% of their market share outside risky areas.

Records Show Insurance Commissioner's Deal with Industry to Expand Wildfire Coverage is a Sham, Says Consumer Watchdog

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From prevention to resilience: Strategies in wildfire mitigation

The Senior Director of Mitigation at Tidal Basin discussed a multifaceted approach to wildfire mitigation, from creating defensible space to early detection systems, offering strategies fostering resilient communities while protecting lives & property.

From prevention to resilience: Strategies in wildfire mitigation

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Turning the Tide on Wildfires: A Glimpse into Climate Change Mitigation Efforts

An environmental engineer discussed some of methods to eliminate the threat of power utilities causing wildfires, touching on Public Safety Power Shutoffs, advanced weather forecasting, grid modernization, and other relevant topics.

Turning the Tide on Wildfires: A Glimpse into Climate Change Mitigation Efforts

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CFP deadline - 2024 Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Mikel Robinson, Executive Director at the International Association of Wildland Fire, sent along a reminder that proposals for presentations at the 7th Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference, which is scheduled for April 15-19, 2024, simultaneously in Boise, Idaho, Canberra, Australia and Tralee, Ireland, must be turned in by October 31st.

CFP deadline - 2024 Fire Behavior and Fuels Conference

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There's still a danger of wildfires, Arizona officials say

The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management warned residents of the Grand Canyon State that wildfires are still breaking out in central and southern Arizona even though cooler temperatures are reducing the dangers in the northern part of the state.

There's still a danger of wildfires, Arizona officials say

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Vince Fong introduces AB 297 in support of wildfire prevention tactics

Assembly Bill 297 will address the need to fight wildfires year-round in California, providing local governments and firefighting agencies with continued support from the state to reduce fuel loads and protect their communities, while speeding up grant payments to organizations and department crews that are ultimately responsible for cleaning up overgrown brush.

Vince Fong introduces AB 297 in support of wildfire prevention tactics

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Now's the time to reduce wildfire risk for homes, businesses

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety is offering updated Wildfire Ready guides for homes and businesses which provide critical steps, based on the latest wildfire research, to address ignition risk and lay out a pathway for property owners to build wildfire resilience.

Now's the time to reduce wildfire risk for homes, businesses

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Pay bump for wildland firefighters set to expire, up to 50% could quit

Politicians are warning that if Congress doesn't do something, as many as half of all federal firefighters could walk off the job due to a $20,000 a year pay cut that is set to go into effect in early November.

Pay bump for wildland firefighters set to expire, up to 50% could quit

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NEW REPORT: Economic Impact of Wildfires Higher than Previously Estimated

The Chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee released a report authored by the JEC Democratic Majority which stated that wildfires cost the United States between $394 to $893 billion per year in economic costs and damages, a number much higher than previous estimates.

NEW REPORT: Economic Impact of Wildfires Higher than Previously Estimated

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How Megafires Are Remaking the World

A New York Times article takes a closer look at how changing wildfire patterns worldwide could, in the longer term, drive some species out of existence, transform landscapes and utterly remake ecosystems.

How Megafires Are Remaking the World

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California has had another calm wildfire season so far. Here’s why, according to experts

Even though the Golden State has enjoyed a relatively calm wildfire season this year, in which the number of acres burned was less than one third of the five-year average, fire officials warned that the Sacramento region is not fully out of the woods.

California has had another calm wildfire season so far. Here’s why, according to experts

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In wildfire-prone areas, homeowners are learning they’re uninsurable

Across the Western United States, existing wildfire dangers are getting worse, with four of the five largest wildfires in California’s history having occurred since 2020, and close to a quarter of the Americans now at risk of catastrophic wildfires living in the eastern half of the country, contributing to the destabilization of the homeowners insurance market.

In wildfire-prone areas, homeowners are learning they’re uninsurable

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8 apps to monitor during natural disasters in San Diego and beyond

A list of apps useful for dealing with natural disasters across San Diego County includes two for wildfires: CAL FIRE's Ready for Wildfire, a web-based app that is accessible from a browser; and Wildfire Info, which provides details about current wildfires and prescribed burn activity for locations across the U.S.

8 apps to monitor during natural disasters in San Diego and beyond

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California regulators propose $45M fine against PG&E over state's 2nd-largest wildfire

The California Public Utility Commission is considering levying a $45 million penalty against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. in connection with 2021's Dixie Fire, which burned 963,309 acres, becoming the state's second-largest wildfire in its history.

California regulators propose $45M fine against PG&E over state's 2nd-largest wildfire

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Hotshots working under an ‘unsustainable system’

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Hunter Bassler, a Journalist at Wildfire Today, discussed the first-ever review of the interagency hotshot crew program, conducted by the National Interagency Hotshot Crew Steering Committee, which found that hotshots have been working under an “unsustainable system” and recommended 50 changes to improve current conditions.

Hotshots working under an ‘unsustainable system’

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Legislation aims to prevent wildfires

The Accelerating Collaborative Forest Ecosystem Restoration Act, which is designed to ensure federal land management agencies take proactive steps to reduce fuel available for wildfires on public lands, has been introduced in Congress in response to this summer's Gray and Oregon Road fires in Eastern Washington.

Legislation aims to prevent wildfires

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National Fire News for Thursday, October 5, 2023 - Currently, 33 Large Wildfires Have Burned 386,575 Acres in 10 States

As one new large wildfire was reported in New Mexico yesterday, 33 large wildfires burning on 386,575 acres across 10 states were being fought by about 3,700 wildland firefighters and support personnel.

National Fire News for Thursday, October 5, 2023 - Currently, 33 Large Wildfires Have Burned 386,575 Acres in 10 States

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National Fire News for Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - Currently, 35 Large Wildfires Have Burned 381,659 Acres in 11 States

Although no new large wildfires were reported nationwide yesterday, 35 large wildfires continue to burn on 381,659 acres across 11 states, where 4,500 wildland firefighters and support personnel continue to grapple with the blazes.

National Fire News for Tuesday, October 3, 2023 - Currently, 35 Large Wildfires Have Burned 381,659 Acres in 11 States

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Congress averts firefighter pay cliff and national shutdown

Wildfire NOTD subscriber Hunter Bassler, a Journalist at Wildfire Today, reported that the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate both passed H.R. 5860 to keep federal agencies fully funded, effectively averting a government shutdown, and temporarily keeping federal wildland firefighter pay at its current rate.

Congress averts firefighter pay cliff and national shutdown

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National Fire News for Monday, October 2, 2023 - Five New Large Fires Were Reported Over the Weekend, Two in Mississippi, and Arizona, Colorado and Texas Each Had One

About 4,500 wildland firefighters and support personnel are battling 35 large wildfires which are burning on 381,593 acres across 11 states, including five new large fires that were reported over the weekend: two in Mississippi, and one each in Arizona, Colorado and Texas.

National Fire News for Monday, October 2, 2023 - Five New Large Fires Were Reported Over the Weekend, Two in Mississippi, and Arizona, Colorado and Texas Each Had One

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