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 seasonal winds.…
Adam PrellDecember 12, 2024
Wildfire smoke can affect your eyes, lungs, heart, and worsen serious chronic diseases. A new study shows wildfire smoke could be up to ten times more harmful to human respiratory…
Hannah JonesSeptember 9, 2024
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 the 13th…
Adam PrellJuly 22, 2024
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 Forest Service…
Hannah JonesMay 14, 2024
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 pivotal role…
Adam PrellMay 7, 2024
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 into the…
Adam PrellFebruary 20, 2024
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 respite from…
Adam PrellDecember 19, 2023
Unfortunately for most, after a wildfire has passed is when the real work begins. The wildfire may not have impacted the home with direct flame impingement, but even from a…
Adam PrellOctober 23, 2023
Below are summaries from the National Significant Wildland Fire Potential Outlook, provided by the National Interagency Fire Center, for the period of April through July 2023. Additionally, the full wildfire…
Hannah JonesApril 5, 2023
