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Category: Wildfire impact

Aerial view of a dense neighbourhood burning house to house
Wildfire 101

Understanding Urban Conflagration: Causes and Historic Events

Urban conflagration refers to large, uncontrollable fires that rapidly spread through densely populated areas, causing widespread destruction. Unlike wildfires, which typically occur in rural or forested regions, urban […]

February 10, 2025 · 2 min read
Map of Los Angeles with wildfire perimeters marked in black
Current Fires

Los Angeles Fires

Here we go again. Yet another Santa Monica Mountains fire during a north wind event ravages the hillsides of Los Angeles and Malibu. Another fire sending residents fleeing […]

January 15, 2025 · 3 min read
Map showing a wildfire perimeter along the Malibu coastline
Current Fires

The Inevitability of Fire in Malibu

The Santa Monica Mountains and Malibu have a long and fiery history. For centuries, these areas have endured periodic wildfires fueled by their unique climate, rugged terrain, and […]

December 12, 2024 · 2 min read
Smoke rising from a burn below the Flatirons outside Boulder, Colorado
Wildfire impact

Wildfire Smoke Tops Harmful Air Pollutants

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September 9, 2024 · 3 min read
Arid valley landscape under a hazy sky in extreme heat
Fire Fighting

June 2024 the Hottest on Record, For Now

It’s likely that 2024 will be the hottest year on record, with all six months so far exceeding the pre-industrial average by 1.2°C or more. Furthermore, June 2024 was […]

July 22, 2024 · 3 min read
Nighttime Wildfire Activity
Education

MODIS Detects Increase In Nighttime Wildfire Activity

MODIS has aided firefighters by providing daytime visible imagery and night-time information on active fires. It also has helped explain fire behavior. A recent study from the US […]

May 14, 2024 · 3 min read
aerial photo of a neighborhood
Insurance Resources

Reinsurance and Its Impact on Wildfire Insurance in California

In the face of increasing wildfires, understanding the role of reinsurance in California’s insurance landscape is more crucial than ever. Reinsurance, essentially insurance for insurance companies, plays a […]

May 7, 2024 · 2 min read
Wildfire burning on a ridge directly above a residential neighbourhood
Wildfire impact

Wildfire Mitigation Alignment in California

In an era where wildfires are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, mitigating their impact is more critical than ever. The Wildfire Mitigation Alignment Webinar provided a deep dive […]

February 20, 2024 · 2 min read
Wildfire impact

Fire Year 2023

This year, the United States experienced an anomalously tranquil fire year 2023, reminiscent of the milder summers from past decades. This deviation from recent trends offered a brief […]

December 19, 2023 · 2 min read