wildfire
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State Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara last week threatened to suspend State Farm’s license and impose steep penalties for alleged “widespread violations” in handling L.A. wildfire claims.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
After Tony Dunn lost his home in a California wildfire, he moved to mountainous North Carolina to avoid more climate disasters.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
It seeks millions of dollars of fines and possible suspension of the carrier’s license to sell insurance in California, alleging State Farm mishandled January 2025 wildfire claims.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Researchers at Imperial College London say the biggest change is happening in spring - traditionally peak wildfire season - where drought and fire prone weather has become more common.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Her own pulse had settled, and the wildfire beating of wings in her head had calmed down a little.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - Introductory
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