Colorado Wildfire Response and Recovery Costs Projected at $266 Million
State officials presented an early 90-day projection that response, suppression and recovery for Colorado’s four largest summer wildfires could cost about $266 million.
Wildfires
-
-
Climate change raised 2026 Spain, France fire-weather odds
A rapid attribution analysis found human-caused warming sharply increased the odds of extreme fire weather in Spain and France as EU burned area surpassed 2025.
-
California insurers plan to expand wildfire coverage, but homeowners may still face higher costs
California regulators say insurers are adding capacity in wildfire-distressed areas, but pending filings, future plans and FAIR Plan costs mean relief will not be immediate or uniform.
-
Western heat wave raises wildfire danger as Washington fires force evacuations
A heat dome from Arizona to Montana is worsening fire weather as Spokane-area fires force about 60,000 evacuations and destroy at least 600 structures.
-
Wildfire smoke returns to Western Washington as Spokane fires drive unhealthy-air concerns
Smoke from the Spokane Complex moved west toward Western Washington on Aug. 3-4. Here is who faces greater health risks and how residents can reduce exposure.
-
Wildfire damage is forcing Minnesota’s Boundary Waters region to confront a lost summer economy
The Boundary Waters is reopening in phases, but wildfire damage, canceled permits and lost peak-season business continue to strain northeastern Minnesota.
-
Spokane man booked on suspicion of arson in Old Trails Fire
Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, was arrested Monday in connection with Spokane’s Old Trails Fire as three area wildfires had destroyed at least 700 buildings and prompted about 67,000 evacuations.
-
Federal trucking relief remains as Oregon wildfires disrupt routes
A temporary federal hours-of-service waiver remains available for wildfire-response trucking as closures and smoke complicate travel on Oregon’s I-84.
-
Spokane-area wildfires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate
Spokane-area wildfires had forced about 60,000 people to evacuate and destroyed at least 600 structures by August 3, disrupting shelter, schools and courts.
-
Irvine Plans Wildfire Sensor Network for Open-Space Preserve
Irvine plans an early-2027 sensor network in the Open Space Preserve to detect wildfire ignitions earlier and assess fire risk near bordering neighborhoods.
-
Idaho wildfire closures make same-day travel checks essential
A BLM closure near Brownlee Reservoir is scheduled through Aug. 17. Idaho travelers should check roads, fire restrictions, land closures and local emergency notices before leaving.
-
Dove Fire Grant Shows FEMA Still Works as Reform Debate Continues
FEMA approved a California wildfire grant covering up to 75% of eligible suppression costs as lawmakers debate a broader disaster-aid overhaul.
-
BLM expands Tartar Fire closure across Idaho public lands
BLM expanded a temporary Tartar Fire closure across public lands, roads and trails near Brownlee Reservoir. The order is scheduled through August 24.
-
Spokane-area wildfires leave hundreds of structures destroyed as evacuations continue
The Old Trails, Fairview and Meadowview fires are being managed as the Spokane Complex after preliminary reports put structure losses at roughly 600 to 640 and evacuations at about 60,000 people.
-
EU Civil-Protection Response Expands as Wildfires Ravage France and Spain
The EU has sent aircraft, helicopters and ground teams to France and Spain as mass evacuations continue and fire danger remains high across Europe.
-
Wildfire Threat Shifts to Mainland Greece as Winds Force Evacuations
Gale-force winds drove a wildfire through a mainland Greek resort area after fires in western Europe eased, forcing sea evacuations and straining response crews.
-
Idaho wildfire costs top $20 million as Land Board weighs $90 forest-parcel assessment
Idaho had spent more than $20 million on wildfire suppression by July 21, while the Land Board delayed a decision on a proposed increase in the residential forest-protection assessment from $40 to $90.
-
Colorado Wildfire Response Could Cost $266 Million, Early Estimate Shows
A developing 90-day projection places response, suppression and recovery costs for four of Colorado’s largest 2026 wildfires at about $266 million, but the figure is not a final expenditure or appropriation.
-
Oregon Gets Federal Aid for Three Fires as FEMA Denies Two Requests
Oregon secured federal Fire Management Assistance Grants for three wildfires, while FEMA denied requests for two others. The state has 30 days to appeal as the 2026 fire season strains firefighting resources and budgets.
-
Perris Brush Fire Contained at 12 Acres Near River Road
A Perris brush fire reached 12 acres before full containment July 23 after flames threatened a residence near Celebration Lane and River Road.
-
France wildfires force more than 250,000 to flee as response expands
More than 250,000 people have fled wildfires in southwestern France as evacuations, tourism restrictions, European aid and new aircraft expand the response.
-
Oregon Wildfires Put Smoke and National Firefighting Resources in Focus
Oregon’s Rowe Creek Complex remains only partly contained as Red Flag fire weather, evacuation notices and high national firefighting demand raise safety concerns.