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The Weekly: Why This Wildfire Season is Already Breaking Records

With fire seasons now roughly two months longer than they were in the 1970s, 2026 could reset the ceiling on wildfire losses again.

The Epicenter May 15, 2026

Hazard briefings

Wildfires: The Drivers Putting People and Assets At Risk

Climate change and federal policies are making wildfires more frequent and intense. Migration patterns are increasing the exposure of assets to wildfire threats. And assets that are more vulnerable to wildfires translate into higher costs.

The Epicenter May 14, 2026

Hazard briefings

Wildfires: Opportunities For the Private Sector

Part II of our Wildfires Briefing explores four categories of opportunity for the private sector: 1) Implementing modern building materials and codes; 2) Technologies for better fire management; 3) New insurance models; and 4) Private financing for forest management.

The Epicenter May 14, 2026