Search results for 2025 California Wildfires

Climate Issues in the 2026 Governor’s Race: Wildfire

Eighteen of California’s 20 most destructive wildfires have occurred in the past 25 years, driven by decades of fire suppression, climate change, and continued development in the w...

Larger Wildfires in 2026 Fueled by Drought and Heat

AccuWeather is forecasting a slightly lower number of U.S. wildfires in 2026, but warns that those that ignite could be more intense and destructive. ...

2025 Los Angeles Urban Fires: Socio-Ecological Impacts Revealed

In the autumn of 2025, Los Angeles experienced one of the most devastating urban fire events in modern history, reshaping not only its physical landscape but also its socio-ecologi...

Fire-prone California could lose hundreds of millions of dollars for wildfire prevention

Wildfire resiliency advocates warn that reduced funding could leave California more vulnerable to devastation, and are calling on California leaders to act.

Larger Wildfires in 2026 Fueled by Drought and Heat

This year’s wildfire forecast shows a drop in total fires, but don’t let that fool you — intensity may be the real story. Continue reading…

How bad will wildfires get this year? Officials set to share outlook

The outlook comes after years of intense wildfires with the 2025 wildfire season being Canada’s second-worst on record, with nearly 90,000 kilometres consumed as of September 2025.

2025 second largest bushfire year in the past decade

An inaugural report from a new comprehensive and detailed fire mapping database has found 2025 to be the second largest fire year in the past decade in northern Australia, driven b...

AccuWeather predicts 'persistent wildfire risk' in the Northwest in 2026

Weather forecaster Accuweather, released its wildfire forecast for 2026, finding the Nothwest is among areas that will face "persistent wildfire risk."

Extreme weather in 2025 drove record wildfire emissions in Europe

Europe, the fastest-warming continent, saw unprecedented wildfires and heatwaves in 2025, including a three-week hot spell that hit 30°C inside the Arctic circle

Wildfires Used to ‘Go to Sleep’ at Night. Climate Change Has Them Burning Overtime

Wildfires now have longer burn-times; California has about 550 more fire-friendly hours a year than it did in the 1970s.

California’s Snowpack at Record Low, Raising Early Fire Danger Concerns

Uncontrolled California wildfires seen from space

Some 750 firefighters are tackling the uncontrolled blazes supported by water-dropping helicopters.

Simi Valley Brush Fire Forces Evacuations After Burning 200 Acres

SIMI VALLEY, CA — May 18, 2026 A fast-moving brush fire tore through southern Simi Valley on Monday (Sandy Fire), destroying multiple homes, triggering mandatory evacuations for th...

California Lawmakers Push New Fire Insurance Rules After Wildfire Claims Crisis

California lawmakers are advancing three bills to speed up home insurance claims and boost insurer accountability.

11 May 2026

Massive wildfire burns through Chernobyl exclusion zone following UAV crash in Ukraine …on May 7, following the crash of two drones and spread across 1,200 ha (2,965 acres), accord...

California’s Wildfire Season Is Already Overactive

Major fires are threatening homes and ecologically sensitive areas following a hot, dry winter.

Wind-Driven Wildfire in Simi Valley Spreads Over 1,300 Acres

The Simi Valley fire started late Monday morning after windy conditions blew flames towards neighborhoods and brush-covered hillsides, evacuating thousands. The post Wind-Driven Wi...

SoCal wildfire grows, prompting evacuation orders for more than 17,000

The Sandy Fire sent smoke over Simi Valley as crews raced calmer winds to protect homes and hold the flames back

CA targets State Farm with penalties, possible underwriting ban over wildfire claim fallout

California regulators are escalating their fight with State Farm.  The California Department of Insurance is seeking up to $4 million in penalties and weighing a one-year suspensio...

California seeks millions in penalties from State Farm over alleged claims violations after LA wildfires

State’s top insurance regulator says insurance company violated law while handling claims from 2025 wildfiresCalifornia is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm...

Newsom to propose fund to help California wildfire victims rebuild

The $100-million fund would help wildfire victims rebuild homes by covering loan-loss guarantees and reducing interest rates during construction.

The world is entering a new era of wildfire. This huge blaze shows how hard they are to tackle

By Stefano Pozzebon, Avery Schmitz, Abigail Watts, Jhasua Razo, CNN BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (CNN) — It took 20 minutes for decades of family memories to be reduced to smoke and ash. Claud...

What to plant (and what to remove) in California's new 'Zone Zero' fire-safety proposal

After years of debate between fire officials seeking total vegetation removal within the first 5 feet of homes and ecologists backing selective landscaping, California proposed a c...

The world is entering a new era of wildfire. This huge blaze shows how hard they are to tackle

By Stefano Pozzebon, Avery Schmitz, Abigail Watts, Jhasua Razo, CNN BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA (CNN) — It took 20 minutes for decades of family memories to be reduced to smoke and ash. Claud...