Wildfire risk
Coverage of Wildfire risk in the Nexus archive.
- A Record-Warm Winter and Summer Heatwave Are Stoking Montana’s Wildfire Risk
Montana's wildfire risk is increasing due to a record-warm winter and summer heatwave, which are thinning snowpack and altering precipitation timing. Heavy rains in late June initially reduced wildfire threats, but prolonged July heat is now drying vegetation, prompting warnings from scientists about an ending reprieve.
- Scots urged to 'stay vigilant' as wildfire risk very high
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a high wildfire risk warning for central Highlands, southern, and eastern Scotland. Scots are urged to 'stay vigilant' as the risk level is very high.
- Kauaʻi Wants New Homes To Resist Fire. It’s Cheaper Than You Might Think
Kauaʻi is promoting new homes designed to resist wildfires, which may be more cost-effective than expected. The island has a higher wildfire risk compared to most counties in the United States.
- UK faces 'exceptional' wildfire risk as health alerts issued with heatwave to last 'until at least next week'
The UK is experiencing an 'exceptional' wildfire risk with health alerts issued due to a heatwave expected to last 'until at least next week'.
- Bay Area firefighters train with controlled burn while also reducing wildfire risk
Firefighters in Marin County conducted a controlled burn on dry grass and brush to reduce wildfire risk. The operation aimed to mitigate potential fire hazards through intentional fire setting.
- Two swimmers are found dead and 'extreme' wildfire risk issued with 40m facing hosepipe bans and 30C-plus heatwave to last for days
Two swimmers were found dead as an 'extreme' wildfire risk was issued, with 40 million people facing hosepipe bans and a 30C-plus heatwave expected to last for days.
- Possible dry thunderstorms in Bay Area pose wildfire risk
A weather pattern bringing lightning with minimal precipitation is moving toward the Bay Area, increasing wildfire risk. The National Weather Service warns of potential dry thunderstorms, though the likelihood remains low for parts of the region.
- Wildfire risk drives 84% spike in California home insurance costs in 5 years, Stanford study finds
A Stanford study found California home insurance premiums increased by 84% over five years, driven by wildfire risk. High-risk fire zones saw the largest impacts, with more homeowners shifting to the state's costly FAIR Plan as insurers reduce coverage.
- First Alert Weather: Death toll rises to more than 1,300 in historic European heat wave
A historic heat wave has killed over 1,300 people in Europe, with France accounting for roughly 1,000 deaths. Infrastructure in Germany is failing due to extreme heat, and hospitals are overwhelmed by heat-related illnesses. Temperatures exceeding 104°F are shattering records, driven by a persistent heat dome.
- From wildfire risk to resilience: How asset investment tools can mitigate the growing challenge
A shift in asset investment planning can help utilities quantify wildfire risk and defend mitigation plans to regulators, stakeholders, and the public. Jeff Pauska at IFS Copperleaf highlights this approach as a tool for addressing wildfire challenges.
- Schiff Joins Bipartisan Senate Effort to Help Remove Wildfire Fuels From National Forests
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Pasadena) has joined a bipartisan group of senators in introducing the Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act, which aims to reduce wildfire risk by establishing a USDA grant program to offset transportation costs of woody biomass from forest-thinning projects. Supporters highlight that high transportation costs often lead operators to leave the material in forests.
- Civil grand jury report warns of wildfire risk at SF's Glen Canyon Park
A Civil Grand Jury report has identified wildfire risks in San Francisco's Glen Canyon Park, highlighting the need for vegetation management to address the threat.
- 600 goats graze Poplar Beach in Halfmoon Bay to reduce wildfire risk
Approximately 600 goats are grazing in Half Moon Bay for a week to reduce wildfire risk. The initiative aims to lower fire hazards through controlled grazing.
- Extreme heat, increased wildfire risk forecast for Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County is expected to experience 100-degree temperatures and gusty winds next week, increasing wildfire risk. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for specific regions including the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Mountains, San Gabriel Valley, and Santa Clarita Valley starting Tuesday.
- Staggering surge in California insurance costs seen across state as new map reveals hardest hit areas
Homeowners in California are facing a significant increase in insurance costs, with a new map highlighting that areas at the highest wildfire risk are the most affected.
- Prescribed burn until noon Monday in Moraga, Orinda area
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District is conducting a prescribed burn until noon Monday near Orinda Oaks Park to reduce wildfire risk. Residents along Donald Drive are advised to keep windows and doors closed during the operation.
- Montana Officials Warn of Elevated Wildfire Risk From Increasing Drought, Heat and Wind
Montana officials warn that the 2026 wildfire season could face above-normal risk due to drought, wind events, and warmer-than-average winter temperatures. Volunteer firefighting departments struggle with recruitment, and federal firefighting agencies are in flux.