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News Archive: Wildfires

Wildfires Reduced by Human Activity

For the last 2,000 years the climate has been the major cause of wildfires, but during the late 19th and early 20th century, human activity dramatically reduced burning in many parts of the world, according to new research published in Nature Geoscience this week. (Posted: 9/24/2008)

Northern Wildfire Smoke May Cast Shadow on Arctic Warming

The Arctic may get some temporary relief from global warming if the annual North American wildfire season intensifies, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Colorado and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (Posted: 8/1/2008)

Wildfire Study Identifies New Risks and Recommendations for California Homeowners

The Institute for Business & Home Safety announced July 22 its findings from comprehensive research into the 2007 Witch Creek Wildfire, which damaged or destroyed nearly 1,700 structures in San Diego County, Calif., causing $1 billion in insured losses. (Posted: 7/29/2008)

Landmark Wildfire Study Identifies New Risk Factors and Recommendations for California Homes

The Institute for Business & Home Safety, the insurance industry’s property protection advocate, has completed comprehensive research on the Witch Creek Wildfire, which damaged or destroyed nearly 1,700 structures in San Diego County, Calif., in 2007 at a cost of $1 billion. (Posted: 7/15/2008)

Gov. Schwarzenegger Directs Coordinated Firefighting Efforts and Resources to Combat Wildfires

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has directed the California National Guard and all state firefighting resources to aggressively combat numerous wildfires across California. (Posted: 6/24/2008)

Colorado: Governor Provides Annual Outlook for Fire Season

A warm, windy summer could mean more wildfires for Colorado, Gov. Bill Ritter announced at his annual wildfire briefing. (Posted: 5/12/2008)

Arizona: Insurance Industry to Host ‘Wildfire Risk’ Educational Presentation

The Arizona Insurance Council, which NAMIC is a member, will be hosting an educational program April 14 on wildfire risk and prevention. (Posted: 4/8/2008)

Study Finds Better Forest Protection and Fewer Wildfires in Forest Stewardship Council-Certified Areas in Guatemala’s Maya Biosphere Reserve

A new Rainforest Alliance study has found that forest concessions managed in compliance with Forest Stewardship Council certification standards have seen fewer wildfires and less deforestation compared with protected and other areas within the Maya Biosphere Reserve, an area of tropical forest in Guatemala’s northern Petén region that the government set aside to conserve its unique natural and cultural patrimony. (Posted: 3/25/2008)

Report: 2007 U.S. Wildfire Season Among Costliest in Recent History

Risk Management Solutions (RMS) and ImageCat, Inc. issued a joint research report Feb. 20 on the 2007 U.S. wildfire season. With a potential $2.5 billion in insured losses in California alone, last year ranks as one of the costliest wildfire seasons in recent history. (Posted: 2/21/2008)

California Wild Fires Devasting to Farms

The October wildfires that blazed across Southern California took no prisoners. Nothing was safe in the path of the many infernos that blazed uncontrollably for days – modest homes, multi-million dollar homes, businesses, and even farms. (Posted: 1/21/2008)

California Wildfires Devastating to Farms (11/16/2007)

Wildfires Not Expected to Impact Insurance Rates in California or Nation (11/6/2007)

Report: California Wildfires Could Cost Insurers More than $1.5 Billion (10/25/2007)

Southern California Wildfires Prompt State of Emergency (10/22/2007)

Gel Provides Shield From Wildfires (10/16/2007)

Report: More Americans Building in Fire-prone Natural Areas (10/10/2007)

Report: Record Warmth in Western U.S. During July Leads to Worsened Drought Severity and Active Wildfires (8/17/2007)

Drought Conditions, Warner-Than-Average Climate Conditions Spark Wildfires from Coast To Coast (7/31/2007)

California: PIFC Joins Support for Wildfire Prevention/Protection Programs (4/17/2007)

More Catastrophe-Related Laws Enacted in 2006, Annual NAMIC Survey of State Insurance Laws Reveals (2/22/2007)

Study Links Western U.S. Wildfires to Atlantic Ocean Surface Temperatures (1/2/2007)

California: PIFC Members Ready to Help Wildfire Victims (8/7/2006)

Study: Warming Climate Plays Large Role in Western U.S. Wildfires (7/7/2006)

Colorado: Governor Allocates $2 Million for Wildfire Preparedness (4/20/2006)

Auto Insurance-Related Bills Dominate 2005 Legislation Enactments, Annual NAMIC State Laws Survey Shows (3/31/2006)

NAMIC 2005 Survey of New State Insurance Laws Summary and Analysis (3/31/2006)

Texas: Panhandle Wildfires Consume Nearly 1 Million Acres, Kill 11 (3/20/2006)

Insurance Regulatory Reform, Asbestos Reform Top NAMIC’s 2006 Federal Affairs Agenda (3/1/2006)

Arizona Governor Releases Emergency Funds for Wildfire Suppression Efforts (2/24/2006)

National Guard Helps Battle Wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas (1/5/2006)

Oklahoma: Fires Impact Insurance, Commissioner Offers Help (12/30/2005)

Texas: State Fire Marshal Urges Extreme Caution Due to Drought Conditions (12/30/2005)

Wildfires Threaten Southern California (9/29/2005)

Washington Governor Proclaims Statewide Emergency for Wildfires (8/15/2005)

Wildfires In Western States Cost $9.2 Billion Over Past Five Years (7/5/2005)