California wildfire deal collapses in Assembly
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PG&E CEO calls on California to pass wildfire reform after the shelved effort crushed the stock
PG&E CEO Patti Poppe said she's hopeful California lawmakers can revive wildfire liability reform after a failed proposal sent the utility’s shares tumbling.
Legislators are looking to rekindle state legislation that would have provided clarity for liability in cases such as the Eaton fire. But they acknowledge they have “profoundly important challenges” ahead.
The fire burned through hundreds of acres, triggering evacuation orders.
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When is it safe to return home after a wildfire? California becomes first state to pass standards
California is poised to become the first U.S. state to set standards for testing and remediation for smoke contamination from wildfires, with a pair of bills passed Monday.
Wildfires continue to burn across North Texas as drought and extreme heat fuel dangerous fire conditions across the region.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Saturday backed off his proposal to reduce costs for electrical utilities after their equipment sparks wildfires, agreeing instead to a narrower deal.
A Nevada County nonprofit tasked with helping communities prepare for wildfires has shut down amid an embezzlement case involving its former executive director and the loss of state funding for several wildfire mitigation projects.
Climate change is altering patterns of wildfire activity in Alaska, making fires larger and more common in some areas with historically low fire activity. Wildfires can be difficult to predict because they are affected by intricate interactions among factors including climate,