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2026 Wildfire Season Outlook: What Insurers Should Expect and How to Prepare

2026 Wildfire Season Outlook: What Insurers Should Expect and How to Prepare - RedZone WEBINAR   Following a dry winter across much of the country, many insurers are entering the 2026 wildfire season facing heightened uncertainty around wildfire frequency, operational readiness, resource allocation, and...

Austin Prepares for Rising Wildfire Risk as Growth and Climate Pressures Increase

Austin Prepares for Rising Wildfire Risk as Growth and Climate Pressures Increase - RedZone Austin is taking new steps to reduce wildfire risk as Central Texas faces growing threats from heat, drought, and rapid development. Local leaders, firefighters, and environmental groups are working together...

2026 Fire Horse Year Meaning: Change, Energy, and Wildfire Risk

2026 Fire Horse Year Meaning: Change, Energy, and Wildfire Risk - RedZone The 2026 Fire Horse year is expected to bring speed, intensity, and big shifts. In Chinese astrology, Fire Horse energy points to movement, creativity, bold action, and emotional heat. It...

Low Snowpack in the Western U.S. Could Trigger an Extreme Wildfire Season

Low Snowpack in the Western U.S. Could Trigger an Extreme Wildfire Season - RedZone Snow levels across the western United States have dropped to one of their lowest points in 40 years. Scientists warn that this snow drought could set the stage for an...

Wildfire Risk Rising as Synchronous Fire Weather Increases Globally

Wildfire Risk Rising as Synchronous Fire Weather Increases Globally - RedZone A new global study shows a sharp rise in the number of days with weather conditions that fuel extreme wildfires. Over the past 45 years, the number of hot, dry,...

Patagonia on Fire: Los Alerces National Park Faces a Wildfire Crisis

Patagonia on Fire: Los Alerces National Park Faces a Wildfire Crisis - RedZone Los Alerces National Park in Argentina’s Patagonia now looks like a battlefield. Thick smoke rises in towering clouds. Flames light up the night sky. Even the moon glows orange through...

Chile Battles Deadly Wildfires as Thousands Flee Their Homes

Chile Battles Deadly Wildfires as Thousands Flee Their Homes - RedZone Chile is facing another devastating wildfire crisis. Fires burning across the center and south of the country have killed at least 19 people and forced around 50,000 residents to evacuate....

After Decades of Dryness, California Sees Relief From Drought

After Decades of Dryness, California Sees Relief From Drought - RedZone California has reached a rare milestone. For the first time in 25 years, the entire state is free from drought. This marks a major shift after decades of dry conditions....

Severe California Flooding as Atmospheric River Unleashes Dangerous Storm Conditions

Severe California Flooding as Atmospheric River Unleashes Dangerous Storm Conditions - RedZone A powerful atmospheric river storm hit California on Wednesday, causing dangerous flooding, strong winds and heavy mountain snow. Evacuation orders and warnings were issued across multiple counties as the risk...

California Speeds Up Prescribed and Cultural Burns to Reduce Wildfire Risk

California Speeds Up Prescribed and Cultural Burns to Reduce Wildfire Risk - RedZone After Governor Newsom’s order encouraging prescribed and cultural burning, California State Parks is increasing controlled burns to improve ecosystem health and lower wildfire risk. Support for this approach is being...