Limestone County reinstates burn ban as officials cite dry conditions The Limestone County Commissioners Court voted to reinstate the county burn ban during its regular meeting, with Commissioner Anderson saying the area is "getting pretty dry." The court also approved the consent agenda and monthly reports before moving into an executive session on a personnel matter under Texas law.

Limestone County is taking action as officials reinstate the burn ban due to dangerously dry conditions—are we headed for wildfire risks?

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County officials warn of "exceptional drought," urge conservation and prioritize brush-truck replacements Lowndes County officials said parts of the area are now in D4 'exceptional drought' and warned of elevated wildfire risk; the county urged water conservation, noted exemptions for agriculture, and said brush trucks need prioritization after recent wildfires.

Lowndes County faces an "exceptional drought" with a rising wildfire risk, prompting officials to urge residents to conserve water and prepare for tougher restrictions ahead.

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Red Flag Warning Issued for March 28 in MN and IA NWS issues Red Flag Warning for Saturday noon–7 PM CDT across SE Minnesota and NE Iowa. Winds 40–45 mph, humidity 15–22%. Avoid outdoor burning.

Red Flag Warning Issued for March 28 in MN and IA
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Wildfire Risk Escalates in Asheville and Western North Carolina | WNC Times Asheville faces high wildfire risk due to dry, windy weather. NC Forest Service urges caution. Stay informed & prevent wildfires!

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There’s No Way the American West Will Have a Normal Summer This week’s record-breaking heat dome augurs badly for the months to come.

Even in the mid-elevations of the Rockies, summer has come before spring. And the really terrifying question is not "How can this happen in March!?"

It's: "What does this forebode for August!?!?"

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Commissioner urges public input on planned timber-sale program and Echo Lake fire risk A commissioner reported on a National Forest Working Group briefing and urged public attendance at an April 1 Helena hearing about a proposed continuous-yield timber program covering southwestern Montana; the commissioner warned of wildfire risk in the Echo Lake/Discovery Basin area and stressed local participation.

Montana's Forest Service is planning timber sales that could impact your favorite trails and ski areas—are you ready to voice your concerns?

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Butte County approves $952,000 roadside fuels contract for Skyway with urban-area burning limits after residents object After extensive public comment from Skyway residents, the Butte County Board of Supervisors approved a six-month, roughly $952,000 contract with P31 Enterprises to perform roadside fuel reduction on a 12-mile corridor from Magalia to Sterling City, adding conditions that restrict prescribed burning in urban areas and allow opt-outs for herbicide spraying.

Butte County just approved a $952,000 contract for roadside fuel reduction, but residents are raising concerns about potential herbicide use and environmental impacts.

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Southern California Prepares for Unusually High March Temperatures Southern California is facing a significant heat wave next week, with temperatures far above typical March levels. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch, warning that downtown Los Angeles could reach 101 degrees, while Glendale may hit 104 degrees and Santa Monica 91 degrees. This represents a rise of 25 to 35 degrees above normal, bringing an unusual summer-like heat to the region. Authorities, including Mayor Karen Bass, are urging residents, particularly babies, young children, and the elderly, to stay in air-conditioned spaces such as city cooling centers and libraries. The extreme heat raises concerns about accelerated wildfire risks, although current conditions like moist vegetation from winter rains and light winds reduce the immediate threat. Heat advisories are also in place for Monday, signaling dangerous but slightly lower temperatures in areas like Beverly Hills and downtown L.A. This event could potentially break long-standing March temperature records, such as the 1879 downtown Los Angeles record of 99 degrees. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activities during peak heat, and monitor local updates as the heat wave progresses. The combination of prolonged hot weather and dry conditions may have implications for fire season later in the year if no significant rainfall occurs.

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Orinda council limits ADU rights on Starter‑Home subdivisions, asks staff to use safety exception for wildfire risk The council told staff to prohibit accessory dwelling units on parcels created under the new state Starter Home Revitalization Act (SB 1123), to bar subsequent SB 9 lot splits on those parcels, and to prepare objective design standards and a staff process to evaluate and, when justified, invoke the law's safety exception for wildfire/evacuation risk.

Orinda City Council is taking a stand against potential wildfire risks by limiting accessory dwelling units in new subdivisions and prioritizing public safety measures.

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📖 New blog: What can the past teach us about the future of #WildfireRisk?

At a recent #CARMINEproject workshop in Barcelona, participants looked back at decades of wildfire risk management and imagined how we should respond to #ClimateChange by 2050.

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Rep. Kenneth Volkow warns invasive plants are raising wildfire risk, points to drone mapping and targeted treatment State Rep. Kenneth Volkow (D17) told the rural economic development committee that invasive species—particularly buffalo grass and "stinknet"—are transforming the Sonoran Desert into continuous fuel beds, increasing fire risk and insurance impacts; he urged expanded mapping, volunteer removal and pilot drone-based targeted herbicide treatment.

Invasive plants like buffalo grass and "stinknet" are turning the Sonoran Desert into a wildfire tinderbox, raising urgent concerns for local communities and insurance rates.

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PG&E asks Clear Lake council for letters of support as it outlines undergrounding, cost and emissions claims PG&E’s local government affairs representative briefed Clear Lake council on wildfire-risk mitigation and the company’s energy mix, asked for council letters to support a 10‑year undergrounding program and said the utility has completed about 67 miles of undergrounding in Lake County and forecasts more this year.

PG&E is urging Clear Lake council to lend their voice in support of a crucial undergrounding initiative that could drastically reduce wildfire risks—will they step up?

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Why is it so expensive to live in California? The answer may surprise you. #CaliforniaLeadership #WildfireRisk #CostOfLiving #CAPolitics

East Milton master plan placed on Feb. 26 agenda after public praise and questions Staff presented the 221–222 page East Milton master plan and the board moved the item to the Feb. 26 regular meeting for a full presentation; a public commenter praised conservation and transportation elements while urging wildfire risk be addressed.

The East Milton master plan is set for a crucial presentation this Thursday, highlighting transportation innovation and land conservation—will it address wildfire risks too?

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A Loophole Machine for Dirty Fuel, Dirtier Supply Chains, and Hotter Forests - FoGo - Curated for the Intentional Consumer The EPA’s February 2026 rescission of the 2009 endangerment finding and rollback of vehicle Greenhouse Gas standards is not regulatory relief. It is regulatory fragmentation, a loophole factory that r...

The EPA formally stopped acknowledging the danger of greenhouse gas emissions from automobiles in February.
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Nevada insurance regulator outlines AB 376 changes and market options for wildfire risk Insurance Commissioner Ned Gaines summarized AB 376 reforms, told lawmakers no insurer has yet excluded wildfire coverage under the law, and outlined tools—rate pathways, a regulatory 'sandbox', mitigation discounts and mapping oversight—to stabilize coverage in wildfire-prone areas.

Nevada's insurance chief reveals that despite new laws aimed at wildfire coverage innovation, no insurers have taken action yet—what's holding them back?

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Lincoln council approves five-year, $2.1 million grazing contract to reduce wildfire risk The City of Lincoln voted to augment a CFD fund by $125,000 and approve a five-year managed-grazing contract with Integrazers — a not-to-exceed $2.1 million agreement intended to reduce wildfire risk across open-space areas.

Lincoln City Council just approved a groundbreaking $2.1 million grazing contract aimed at slashing wildfire risks and enhancing community safety!

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The Quiet Methane Rollback: How H.J. Res. 35 Puts Forests, Air, and Clean Markets at Risk - FoGo - Curated for the Intentional Consumer In 2025, Congress used the Congressional Review Act to void EPA’s methane polluter fee rule. Here’s what it changes, why methane matters for forests and wildfire, and a market-friendly fix.

Methane matters for forests and wildfires
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Toronto Launches $8M Fire Training Program to Boost Ecological Resilience Prescribed fire training in Canada gets $8M boost to enhance ecological resilience and reduce wildfire risks. National initiative launched.

Toronto Launches $8M Fire Training Program to Boost Ecological Resilience

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Forest Supervisor outlines fuels targets, Fredonia trail progress and recreation plans Lassen National Forest Supervisor Rick Hobson updated the Board on the agency's chief priorities — safety, fuels and forest-health work — described targets for fuels and timber work, and said the Forest Service will support a 24.5-mile Fredonia trail grant and is preparing public scoping for enhancements to the Gallatin boat ramp.

Lassen National Forest is prioritizing safety while tackling wildfire risks and expanding recreation access, but can they meet their ambitious goals for 2026?

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Committee Hears Bill Requiring Insurers to Disclose Wildfire Risk Scores to Consumers A Feb. 24 committee hearing reviewed Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5,928, which would require insurers using wildfire risk scores to disclose scores and model information to policyholders after adverse actions and to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) in confidential filings. Supporters say the measure improves transparency and incentives for mitigation; insurers warn of implementation cost and timing concerns.

A new bill could revolutionize how homeowners understand wildfire risk scores and their impact on insurance, promising greater transparency in a time of crisis.

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Wildfire risk is real. Preparation matters. ESI delivers wildfire risk assessments and mitigation plans for municipalities in New Brunswick. Local experts, ready to help you get started. #WildfireRisk #EmergencyManagement #NewBrunswick #FireSmart #ESI

Roanoke hears FEMA‑reviewed regional hazard mitigation plan; adoption set for March 2 Amanda McGee of the regional commission briefed council on an FEMA‑reviewed, five‑year regional Hazard Mitigation Plan that prioritizes flood mitigation and includes new adopting jurisdictions; council questions focused on wildfire scoring, air quality and whether the plan models combined events. (Adoption scheduled March 2.)

Roanoke's five-year Hazard Mitigation Plan, recently approved by FEMA, is set for council adoption on March 2—could it change the future of flood safety in our region?

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State Building Code Council committee reviews short-session deadlines, most priority bills stalled At its Feb. 19 legislative committee meeting the State Building Code Council heard a week-7 update on the short session, learned several high- and medium-priority code bills have stalled or moved to 'dead' lists, and was told few near-term hearings affect the council’s priority agenda.

The State Building Code Council's latest meeting reveals a concerning trend: high-priority bills are stalling, leaving significant code changes in jeopardy.

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Kansas committee hears plan to curb woody encroachment on grasslands Secretary Mike Beam told the Agriculture and Natural Resources Budget Committee that eastern red cedar and other woody species are converting grasslands, threatening water supplies and the beef ranching base; a recently released issue brief and proposed budgeted ‘grassland partnership manager’ would coordinate education, prescribed‑burn support and targeted conservation. HB 2063 may fund working‑lands assistance.

Kansas grasslands are under threat from eastern red cedar encroachment, jeopardizing the beef industry and vital ecosystems—can we save them before it's too late?

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Senate adopts rule requiring insurers to disclose wildfire-risk scoring factors Senate approved a bill requiring insurers to explain factors that adversely affected wildfire risk scores used in policy decisions; sponsors described the measure as a measured approach that protects confidential underwriting while giving homeowners clearer explanations.

The Senate has just passed a groundbreaking bill that forces insurers to reveal the hidden factors affecting wildfire risk scores, empowering homeowners with the clarity they need to make informed decisions.

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Council reviews wildfire bills and seeks volunteers for Firewise Day Council member Catherine Harris briefed the council on state bills (House Bill 48, House Bill 41) that affect high-risk-area fees and the Wildland-Urban Interface code; UFA offered a town-hall presentation and the council sought volunteers to continue the community's Firewise Day.

Council Member Catherine Harris reveals new state legislation that could impose fees on homeowners in high-risk wildfire zones—are you prepared for what’s coming?

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California’s Energy Security at Risk - Cozzy Energy Solutions California’s reliance on imported electricity and fossil fuels poses a substantial threat to the state’s energy security, a recent report from the California Energy Commission has found. The assessment by the California Energy Commission underscores the vulnerability arising from the state’s need to import power and fuels. The report also identifies artificial intelligence, unmanned aerial

California's Energy Security at Risk #CAISO #EnergySecurity #CaliforniaEnergy #GridVulnerability #AIandEnergy #WildfireRisk

St. Helena council approves Spring Grove tentative map despite residents’ fire‑access concerns After a four-hour public hearing and contested legal arguments about local fire‑code amendments, the St. Helena City Council adopted staff recommendations to approve the Spring Grove tentative map and authorize a water‑neutrality in‑lieu fee, voting 3–1. Council cited staff and fire‑department findings and state housing law constraints in its decision.

The St. Helena City Council has moved forward with the Spring Grove subdivision, approving a controversial 41-unit project despite fierce public outcry over fire safety concerns.

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