wildfire season

NV Energy is proposing a new wildfire self-insurance they say will protect Nevada residents from the financial impacts of catastrophic wildfires.

A new report shows climate change is causing more extreme fires, putting more homes at risk. The findings come as the Davis Fire south of Reno, which sparked on Sept. 7, 2024, has burned more than 5,000 acres and destroyed at least 14 buildings.

As wildfires burn across the Western U.S., a new study using AI technology shows that evacuating a major tourist area in the Mountain West could take more than three times longer than local experts thought.

Climate change can damage your mental health. That’s led to a nationwide rise in support groups called “climate cafes,” where people can discuss their anxiety and fears about the climate crisis, and learn techniques to cope.

Wildfire season is here, and stopping the spread is not just up to firefighters but also the community. Local fire districts want homeowners to do their part in clearing their properties of vegetation and other materials.

The federal government spends, on average, more than $3 billion a year on fighting wildfires. A new report estimates how much those costs could increase in the future due to human-caused climate change.

A new report shows hot, dry and windy days have become more frequent across the Western U.S., raising the risk of extreme wildfires.

A new study shows GoFundMe donations to disaster survivors often benefit people with high incomes, not those who need it most.

A new study shows that grassland fires burn more land and destroy more homes than forest fires. Yet more homes are being built in these fire-prone areas across the nation, including the Mountain West.

Wildfire activity across the country is well below normal this year. But that’s expected to change in August in some states, including parts of the Mountain West.