Wildfires

State senators advanced a proposal on Monday that would protect power companies from lawsuits if they start wildfires.

Arizona Public Service has installed about half of its planned wildfire detecting cameras across the state, and they’ve already spotted at least two fire starts.

State lawmakers are debating whether public utilities should have protection from lawsuits if their wires cause a wildfire.

Grand Canyon visitors who violate fire restrictions and speed limits will now face steeper fines.

Insurance companies are raising premiums on homeowners in parts of Arizona, and in some cases pulling out of markets entirely, citing increased wildfire risks. One lawmaker suggests a federal fire insurance program.

In 2019, the Phoenix Fire Department created a community risk reduction plan that’s drawing extra interest following January’s destructive wildfires in southern California.

The Scottsdale Fire Department will host a town hall discussion on wildfire mitigation.

After wildfires burn through forests, there are often efforts to re-plant trees in affected areas. But new research offers some guidance on how to do that, as well as when those efforts should, and should not, take place.

Arizona Public Service is using artificial intelligence to detect wildfires sooner in an attempt to improve response times for emergency services. Their new cameras can identify smoke from up to 25 miles away.

With overwhelming bipartisan support, a bill passed the Arizona House that would prevent insurance companies from canceling or refusing to renew fire insurance policies under certain circumstances.