Natural Disasters Colorado Authorities Identify Causes of Marshall Fire James Leggate June 9, 2023 No Comments The 2021 wildfire caused damage estimated at more than $2 billion.Read More
Safety & Health Canadian Wildfire Smoke Prompts US Air Quality Warnings, Concerns for Worker Health James Leggate June 8, 2023 No Comments Officials from areas experiencing poor air quality have advised against strenuous outdoor activity and suggested wearing masks.Read More
Safety Washington Is Third State to Move Toward New Wildfire Smoke Exposure Rules Tim Newcomb May 31, 2023 No Comments As wildfires become more common across the West Coast, states are enacting protections for outdoor workers likely to be exposed to smoke.Read More
Natural Disasters Massive Wildfire Near Boulder, Colo., Destroys More Than 1,000 Homes and Businesses At least one person has died in the wind-driven blaze Mark Shaw December 31, 2021 No Comments Property loss from the 6,000-acre blaze is dubbed by officials as the worst in state history.Read More
Book Review: Climate Crisis Why The Disaster Response Always Seems to Fall Short Richard Korman July 15, 2021 No Comments A new book by 'disasterologist' Samantha Montano on poor preparation and responses.Read More
California, Northwest Top Contractors Regional Contractors Report Steady Gains Erica Berardi July 12, 2021 No Comments Despite effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, California and Northwest contractor reported steady 2020 revenue thanks to solid backlog and new wins.Read More
Southern California Edison Says Lashing Wire May Have Sparked County Fire Erica Berardi October 27, 2020 No Comments Utility SCE reports lashing may have started the Silverado Fire in Orange County, Calif., where more than 90,000 people have been evacuated.Read More
Utilities Respond to Fires Raging Across California Greg Aragon September 8, 2020 No Comments Utility warnings and power shutdowns are aimed at mitigating risks as wildfires grow in dry, hot and high-wind conditions in the state.Read More
Involuntary Manslaughter Plea in Fatal Wildfire Case Costs Calif. Utility $4M Mary B. Powers March 24, 2020 No Comments PG&E filed Camp fire pact as part of its bankruptcy restructuring, which includes new mitigation strategies for the 2020 wildfire season such as community microgrids.Read More
PG&E's Stepped-Up Fire Mitigation Still Is Lacking, California Officials Charge Mary B. Powers February 20, 2020 No Comments Utility's 2020 plan includes thousands more vegetation contractors and more hardening, but the state threatens to yank its operating license.Read More