Wildfire News

U.S. Will Pay $450,000 to Wildfire Fighters With Cancer  The New York Times

Wildfire on west edge of Fort Collins extinguished, Poudre Fire Authority says  Denver7

Massive wildfire reduction projects coming to Colorado forests, which could include logging  Colorado Public Radio

6 West Metro fire stations operate without power during elevated wildfire risk  9News

California insurers slash wildfire claims with hidden rules  San Francisco Chronicle

State releases map of high-risk wildfire areas assessed new fee  KPCW

After Palisades failures, is LAFD prepared for the next major wildfire?  Los Angeles Times

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 20  Sacramento Bee

Small wildfire erupts outside of Black Hawk  KOTA Territory News

LIVE BLOG: Wildfire north of Hutchinson contained, evacuation order still in effect  KWCH

California officials alarmed as Trump targets national weather research center  CalMatters

First Alert: High wildfire risk, record warmth Saturday  KCBD

Report: ‘Layered, adaptive’ wildfire insurance approach needed in Montana  Daily Montanan

Warm, breezy, & wildfire concern today followed by brief cool down  KWTX

CAL MATTERS: Trump move to break up atmospheric research center threatens wildfire, storm predictions  Maven's Notebook

Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado  ABC News

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 20  Modesto Bee

2,000 acres of grassland burned in Russell Co. wildfire  Hays Post

Wildland firefighters with cancer can now get $450K from the US government  wildfiretoday.com

Ken Paxton sues company tied to 2024 Texas wildfire for damages  The Texas Tribune

Soil damage from wildfires can linger for more than a decade  Earth.com

First Payment Made in Southern California Edison’s Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program  Edison International | Newsroom

Maui wildfire survivors won’t receive settlement payments before year’s end  Hawaii News Now

New state map shows which Utah homes will pay wildfire mitigation fee  TownLift Park City

Wildfire in Yuma County burns thousands of acres amid windy conditions and multiple blazes  Denver7

Sonic Fire Tech launches infrasound wildfire defense system in California  HousingWire

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 19  Fresno Bee

A controversial national wildfire service could launch in 2026. Here are the details.  Billings Gazette

After two Xcel power shutoffs in a week, thousands in Boulder remain without power as questions mount  The Boulder Reporting Lab

Colorado leaders blast Xcel Energy for preemptive wildfire power outages  Axios

Wildfire contained after burning about 500 acres near Hutchinson; evacuations lifted  KSN-TV

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 19  Modesto Bee

Commissioner Dahlkemper: New Jeffco Wildfire Resiliency Code  Jefferson County

Broken utility poles spotted at site of small Colorado wildfire, firefighters say downed power lines were the cause  CBS News

Pediatric asthma worsened in Vermont following Canadian wildfires, UVM study finds  VTDigger

Canadian wildfire smoke made asthma worse for Vermont kids, says UVM  Burlington Free Press

The hydrants will run dry: Trump’s LA fire claims missed the mark, study shows  CalMatters

Record warm and dry December raises concerns over snowpack and wildfire season in New Mexico  KRQE

CO: YUMA FARMERS HELP FIREFIGHTERS BATTLE WILDFIRE  AppleValleyNewsNow.com

Douglas County residents: Prepare for wildfire and potential power outages Friday, Dec. 19  Douglas County

Western U.S. Wildfire Prevention Efforts Backfire, Raising Concerns About Future Fire Management and Community Safety  Sustainability Times

Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grant Solicitation 2025  California Grants Portal (.gov)

Downed power lines are believed to have caused multiple fires in Colorado  KOAA News 5

Wildfire risk rising across Oklahoma heading into weekend  KOSU

Colorado Wildfires Spread to 40,000 Acres: Live Tracker Maps  Newsweek

A controversial national wildfire service could launch in 2026. Here are the details.  Montana Standard

Florida agriculture official warns residents to prepare for wildfire risk  Sun Sentinel

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 19  Merced Sun-Star

LIVE BLOG: Evacuation order lifted after wildfire burns hundreds of acres north of Hutchinson  KWCH

Kansas governor issues state of disaster emergency as wildfire danger continues  dailydispatch.com

New map shows where high-risk wildfire areas overlap with Utah communities  dailydispatch.com

Breaking: Anz21 Fire reported in Riverside County on Dec. 19  San Luis Obispo Tribune

Catastrophe Bonds Linked to Wildfires Lose ‘Untouchable’ Status  Insurance Journal

Strong winds from coast-to-coast storm fuel wildfires, power outages and trigger evacuations across Rockies  FOX Weather

Wildfire Recovery and Rebuild Conference  Los Angeles Sentinel

Fire crews respond to multiple wildfires across Oklahoma amid dry and windy conditions  KOKH

EarthTalk - Is it true that wildfires are changing due to various man-made and natural factors?  Kiowa County Press

2023 Wildfire Recovery and Forest Resilience Directed Grant Program  California Grants Portal (.gov)

Record warm and dry December raises concerns over snowpack and wildfire season in New Mexico  KRQE

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 19  Sacramento Bee

Firefighters who got cancer while working in wildfire smoke to get compensated  Valley News Live

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 19  Merced Sun-Star

Small wildfire erupts outside of Black Hawk  KOTA Territory News

Breaking: Shadow Fire reported in San Bernardino County on Dec. 19  Fresno Bee

Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado  hpenews.com

Xcel Energy (XEL) Sued for ‘Blatant Negligence’ in Wildfire Incident  Insider Monkey

Project funding applications open for NFPA and State Farm Wildfire Community Preparedness Day  International Fire & Safety Journal

Breaking: Hazel Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 19  San Luis Obispo Tribune

Wildfire fueled by powerful winds scorches Yuma County, Colorado  FOX Weather

E&E News: Texas sues utility over fatal 2024 wildfire  POLITICO Pro

Climate Change Accounts for Majority of Western US Wildfire Emissions  AZoCleantech

Crews responding after wildfires prompt evacuations in northeast Colorado  KKTV

Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado  Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

Division of Forestry, Fire & State Lands releases digital map showcasing wildfire risk throughout Utah  dailydispatch.com

Wildfire smoke now offsets decades of cleaner air progress  Earth.com

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 19  Merced Sun-Star

Headlines: Wildfire danger in Oklahoma, Uber lawsuit & Riversport OKC upgrades  KOSU

Breaking: Granite Hill Dr Jrpv Fire reported in Riverside County on Dec. 19  Sacramento Bee

US government to pay $450K to wildfire crews who developed cancer  The Independent

Wildfires reshape forest soils for decades, with recovery varying by climate  Phys.org

Fire crews respond to multiple wildfires across Oklahoma amid dry and windy conditions  KOKH

Fight Fire With Sound: Sonic Tech Could Protect Homes From Wildfires  GearJunkie

Maui County closes on 162-acre land deal tied to developer sued over wildfire mismanagement  The Business Journals

High winds prompt extreme wildfire risk in Colorado, Wyoming  Yahoo

Michigan asks EPA to set aside wildfire-linked ozone spikes  MLive.com

Wildfire cat bonds draw ILS investors as modeling improves, issuance jumps  Beinsure

Tournament of Roses offers free parade tickets to wildfire-impacted residents  heysocal.com

Forecasters issue rare weather warning as strong gusts fuel wildfire threats in Colorado  livingstonenterprise.net

County seeks public input on Greater Sisters Community Wildfire Protection Plan  Deschutes County

US to pay $450K to wildfire crews who developed cancer - and cover the cost of the kids’ college  Yahoo News New Zealand

Kaua‘i Officials To Canvass Anahola For Wildfire Preparedness  Hoodline

E&E News: Mike Lee sets markup of 15 conservation, lands, wildfire bills  POLITICO Pro

60,000 structures considered high fire risk in Utah. Is your home one of them?  KSL.com

State Farm faces probes over California wildfire claims delays  Beinsure

Wildfires  CDPH (.gov)

Florida officials warn of increasing wildfire risk amid dry winter forecast  Florida’s Voice

They survived wildfires. But something else is killing Greece’s iconic fir forests  The Guardian

E&E News: Hurricane-force wind downs power lines, fans wildfires in Colorado  POLITICO Pro

Restoring wildfire, forest health, and community resilience funding  DNR.wa.gov

What America Can Learn from Its Largest Wildfire of the Year  The New Yorker