California experiences some of the most devastating wildfires in the country. In fact, the western hemisphere of the country is highly prone to fires due to several factors, including climate. The arid desert landscape, along with high winds and dry vegetation, makes California somewhat of an incendiary state. The annual Santa Ana winds bringing in high desert winds also contribute…
Many of us relish this time of year—the holiday season. It is a chance to gather with loved ones and celebrate. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, the last three months are jam-packed with seasonal decor, warm, cherished moments, and unfortunately, a heightened risk of fires. Hanukkah Hanukkah is a very important holiday for millions in the U.S. During this…
Reuters has reported that over 4000 residents of Temecula, California have been evacuated with another 3,976 under evacuation orders due to the Highland Wildfire that is blazing through Southern California. The Highland Fire started around 12:45 PM on Monday, October 30 near Highlands Road and Aganga Rancos Road. The fire spread rapidly, burning almost 2,500 acres by Tuesday, October 31.…
On October 8, 2023, California Governor Newsom signed into law, a three-year property reassessment extension for California home owners whose properties were damaged or destroyed by the Woolsey and Camp Fires. The bill provides homeowners the additional time to rebuild. As Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin stated, “Assembly Bill 1500 provides victims of the Woolsey and Camp fires with the additional time…
Introduction In the aftermath of the catastrophic Gray fire, the residents affected have filed lawsuits against the utility company, Inland Power and Light. Two separate lawsuits allege that the utility company was responsible for the fires that burned approximately 11,000 acres, destroyed 240 structures, and caused a fatality. The lawsuits claim that the fires were caused by inadequate and poorly…
Several wildfires are burning through thousands of acres in the state of Washington. The state is also affected by smoke from the Canada fires that has greatly affected the air quality in several areas of the region. The two most destructive fires in the state right now are the Gray Fire and the Oregon Road Fire which have devastated the…
The fire attorneys at CaseyGerry are saddened to report that three people died in an aircraft collision when two Cal Fire aircrafts crashed mid air. The incident occurred on the evening of Sunday, August 6, 2023 when a Bell 407 helicopter and a Sikorsky S-64E helicopter collided. The Cal Fire helicopters were two of six firefighting aircrafts responding to the…
The CaseyGerry fire team is monitoring the York Fire, a large wildfire burning in California’s Mohave National Preserve. The fire started on Friday, July 29th and grew rapidly, spreading into neighboring Nevada. Fire officials have continued to fight the blaze tirelessly, managing to contain the fire by 23%. However, with scorching weather conditions and winds, the fire, which has been…
According to fire officials, one of the most effective tools for preventing and staunching the spread of fires is the use of flame retardants. It is a substance composed of various chemicals including ammonia that is effective in slowing or preventing the spread of brush fires. There are many brands available, the most widely used being Phos-Chek. Phos-Chek is a…
Fire officials reported another lithium-ion battery related fire in the city, this time in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco. On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, two people jumped out of a window to escape a fire most likely started by a charging e-scooter. The battery used in their e-scooter, also known as lithium-ion battery most likely exploded while it was…
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