Map of Active California Fires
https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/
Wildfire Smoke Safety
Keep you and your family safe by checking local air quality and having the necessary supplies on hand to protect from smoke and ash.
Map – Investor Owned Utilities
Create a Custom Wildfire Action Plan
CAL FIRE created this tool to help California residents create a personalized plan to prepare for a wildfire. Get evacuation preparation documents and checklists based on whether you own or rent, have children, and more.
Search Your Address for a Wildfire Risk Overview
Use this free tool to determine the risk your address, zip code, county, or city has of being affected by a wildfire over the next 30 years. Learn about the factors that contribute to risk and the history of wildfires in your area.
Direct Payments for Community Recovery
PG&E’s DP4CR program is for homeowners and renters with or without an attorney to submit a claim directly for Dixie and Mosquito fire damages. It aims to pay claimants within 75 days of filing and may be available for other fires in the future.
Insurance Cancellation/Non-Renewal Moratorium
The California Department of Insurance has placed mandatory one-year moratoriums on insurance companies canceling or non-renewing residential insurance policies in certain areas affected by California wildfires. Click to see which fires are included and if your zip code is covered.
The Effects of Wildfire Smoke
Wildfire smoke not only impacts the environment but poses significant risks to human health. It can reach far beyond fire-affected areas, impacting regions hundreds or even thousands of miles away.
When Utility Companies Are Negligent, Renters Have Rights
Roughly 17 million people in California—or 44% of the population—are renters. California led the nation in most renting households at 5.3 million in 2021, and it also ranked number 1 in two other categories: number of fires and number of acres burned.
Understanding Assembly Bill 1054 and the California Wildfire Fund
Assembly Bill 1054 was created in response to the devastating wildfires that have plagued California, particularly those that have been sparked by electrical company equipment.
State Farm and Allstate Departure Creates Challenges for California’s Home Insurance Market
While other insurance providers, such as Farmers Insurance and CSAA Insurance Group, have indicated their intention to continue operating in California, the departure of State Farm and Allstate (No. 1 and No. 5, respectively in Top Writers of Homeowner Insurance in California) will undoubtedly have significant ramifications for homeowners and the insurance industry as a whole.
The Fight to Make FVT Payments Federal-Tax Free
PG&E Fire Victim Trust claimants, who suffered losses in the 2015 Butte, 2017 North Bay, and 2018 Camp Fires, are fighting alongside state delegates for an exemption from federal taxes on their settlement payments.