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wildfire

[wahyld-fahyuhr] / ˈwaɪldˌfaɪər /




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State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara last week threatened to suspend State Farm’s license and impose steep penalties for alleged “widespread violations” in handling L.A. wildfire claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Under Newsom, California has also provided mortgage relief to more than a thousand wildfire survivors under CalAssist, a program that provides grants to eligible homeowners to cover mortgage payments for 12 months up to $100,000.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

After Tony Dunn lost his home in a California wildfire, he moved to mountainous North Carolina to avoid more climate disasters.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Experts warn this combination, along with climate change, is creating a longer and more volatile wildfire season.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“The wildfire is on the way. Cal Fire couldn’t contain it. It’s headed for our house!”

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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