Browsing: wildfires

The damage from these fires is not just a problem for homeowners; it’s a ticking time bomb for banks and the broader economy, writes Shayna Olesiuk,…

Remains of Karen Bagnard’s Altadena, California, house after it burned in the January 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires.Courtesy: ChelseaOn the night of Jan. 7, Karen Bagnard sat…

The recent Los Angeles wildfires are only the latest reminder that banks need to steel themselves against climate change both in their portfolios and in their…

In January, fires near Los Angeles — and as of Thursday, one near San Diego — have displaced tens of thousands of people, burned thousands of…

Wildfires have burned at least 12,000 homes, buildings and other structures in Los Angeles, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s latest estimates.…

In this aerial view taken from a helicopter, the Kenneth fire (below) approaches homes while the back side of the Palisade fire (above) continues to burn…

As wildfires in Los Angeles raged for a third day, banks in the area responded by closing more branches, donating to relief efforts and making sure…