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June 15, 2023
The Impact of Forest Fire Smoke on Building Materials and Electronic Equipment
Forest fires are a natural phenomenon that occurs in many parts of the world. In recent years, however, forest fires have become more frequent and more severe due to climate change. Canadian forest fires are currently affecting states in the U.S. As of June 8 2023, cities including Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, Buffalo,...
June 8, 2023
Ongoing Wildfires Impact Health of Millions in U.S.
Wildfires in Canada continue to create poor air quality conditions throughout the United States. As of June 7, 2023, air quality advisories are in effect for nearly 110 million Americans in parts of 18 states from New Hampshire to South Carolina. The air quality is currently considered “unhealthy” for millions of Americans, and as a...
April 18, 2023
2023 Fire Season Expected to Produce Above-Average Activity
The 2023 fire season is predicted to be relatively consistent with historical averages, with a slight increase in intensity, according to AccuWeather’s recently released 2023 US Wildfire Forecast. Between 60,000 to 75,000 wildfires are expected to occur, potentially burning 6.5 million to 8.25 million acres of land. These figures align with the average of 68,707...
June 30, 2022
Business Owners: Consider These Steps to Ward Off Wildfire Damage
The record heat in 2021 was damaging, particularly in the West and Pacific Northwest. As droughts became more frequent, it increased the likelihood and severity of wildfires, putting property at risk of extensive damage. While it was clear wildfires could cause significant losses, the wildfire season seemed to be getting longer. In fact, in December...