/tags/fire-prevention fire prevention en-US Copyright Wed, 07 May 2025 13:07:46 GMT /wildfire/2025-05-07/state-partners-with-insurance-industry-to-help-oregon-homeowners-with-wildfire-prevention A new partnership between the Oregon State Fire Marshal and a wildfire nonprofit could help Oregonians harden their homes and keep insurance. Wed, 07 May 2025 13:07:46 GMT /wildfire/2025-05-07/state-partners-with-insurance-industry-to-help-oregon-homeowners-with-wildfire-prevention Alex Baumhardt /wildfire/2025-04-15/california-lawmakers-expedite-over-170-million-in-fire-prevention-funds Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill Monday that puts over $170 million into wildfire prevention and response work. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:30:43 GMT /wildfire/2025-04-15/california-lawmakers-expedite-over-170-million-in-fire-prevention-funds Megan Myscofski /wildfire/2025-02-28/californians-approved-1-5-billion-for-wildfire-prevention-how-will-the-state-spend-it The governor has proposed spending climate bond money dedicated to wildfire mitigation in various ways. Some lawmakers think a focused strategy would be more effective. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:29:15 GMT /wildfire/2025-02-28/californians-approved-1-5-billion-for-wildfire-prevention-how-will-the-state-spend-it Sameea Kamal /wildfire/2025-02-23/how-trumps-mass-layoffs-raise-the-risk-of-wildfires-in-the-us-west-according-to-fired-workers The termination letters that ended the careers of thousands of U.S. Forest Service employees mean fewer people and less resources will be available to help prevent and fight wildfires, raising the specter of even more destructive blazes across the American West, fired workers and officials said. Sun, 23 Feb 2025 15:57:06 GMT /wildfire/2025-02-23/how-trumps-mass-layoffs-raise-the-risk-of-wildfires-in-the-us-west-according-to-fired-workers Martha Bellisle, Claire Rush /wildfire/2025-02-11/more-than-2-million-acres-of-local-land-in-inland-norcal-designated-as-high-or-very-high-fire-danger-areas In some areas, hazards have surged. Buildings in the highest hazard zones will be subject to the strictest fire-resiliency rules. Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:17:34 GMT /wildfire/2025-02-11/more-than-2-million-acres-of-local-land-in-inland-norcal-designated-as-high-or-very-high-fire-danger-areas Julie Cart /wildfire/2025-02-10/sen-golden-proposes-changing-state-wildfire-map-to-curb-anger-and-rumors The Ashland lawmaker wants the map to designate the risk level of broad areas rather than naming the risk of individual properties. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:35:28 GMT /wildfire/2025-02-10/sen-golden-proposes-changing-state-wildfire-map-to-curb-anger-and-rumors Alex Baumhardt /wildfire/2025-01-17/california-is-years-behind-in-implementing-a-law-to-make-homes-more-fire-resistant Reeling from destructive wildfires, including the deadliest in California history, state lawmakers in 2020 passed new requirements for clearing combustible materials like dead plants and wooden furniture within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of homes in risky areas. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 00:42:08 GMT /wildfire/2025-01-17/california-is-years-behind-in-implementing-a-law-to-make-homes-more-fire-resistant Trân Nguyễn /wildfire/2024-12-04/californians-pay-billions-for-power-companies-wildfire-prevention-efforts-are-they-cost-effective After utility equipment sparked tragic wildfires, PG&E, SCE and SDG&E received state approval to collect $27 billion from ratepayers. As California electric bills soar, questions have emerged about oversight and costs. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 13:45:27 GMT /wildfire/2024-12-04/californians-pay-billions-for-power-companies-wildfire-prevention-efforts-are-they-cost-effective Alejandro Lazo /politics-government/2024-07-19/state-board-reverses-changes-to-josephine-county-fire-protection-code The Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals has reversed a change to fire protection requirements implemented by the Josephine County Commissioners. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:31:20 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-19/state-board-reverses-changes-to-josephine-county-fire-protection-code Roman Battaglia /wildfire/2024-07-18/oregon-releases-new-draft-wildfire-hazard-map Oregonians can look up specific tax lots to see how susceptible they are to wildfires. The map won’t impact homeowner insurance plans. State law prohibits insurance providers from using it to determine premiums or coverage. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:51:53 GMT /wildfire/2024-07-18/oregon-releases-new-draft-wildfire-hazard-map April Ehrlich