Also known as re-ignitions, holdover fires, and rekindled fires, a zombie fire is a fire that officials thought was fully extinguished, yet burning matter (firebrands) and hot spots remain. Under the right conditions, these hidden embers can be re-ignited, leading to another fire. In some cases, firebrands may last for days or even months without...
Wildfires spread based on the amount of available fuel in the area (e.g., dry vegetation) and the presence of wind and dry weather conditions. Nearby terrain can also affect the movement of a wildfire since fires generally spread faster uphill. Over the years, our California wildfire attorneys have seen how negligence by Pacific Gas &...
As our attorneys work on Eaton Fire lawsuits with survivors, we’ve thought a lot about what people can do when the next fire happens. Many communities throughout Northern and Southern California have been forced to evacuate because of wildfires in recent years, and it’s helpful to know what to do ahead of time so you’re...
Generally speaking, wildfires tend to start in places with abundant vegetation, hot and dry conditions, and the presence of an ignition source (e.g., lightning, campfires, power lines). The wildfire can spread to nearby areas and even into residential communities. This question has been on our minds while meeting people in L.A. and discussing Eaton Fire...
Yes, insurance does provide coverage for losses in a wildfire to a certain extent. However, there are often limits to how much someone can receive. There are many cases when the insurance company’s payout falls well short of the actual cost of rebuilding, making repairs, and replacing personal belongings that were damaged or lost. This...
While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies wildfires as natural disasters, not all wildfires are the result of natural events. Forest fires and brush fires can be caused by natural events as well as human activities. There’s also growing research about how human activities can exacerbate conditions that make wildfires more likely and much deadlier....
Wildfires are caused by lightning strikes, discarded cigarettes, out-of-control campfires, and mishaps involving utility infrastructure. These natural events and human acts can cause billions of dollars in damage. According to CAL FIRE, there were 8,110 wildfires in the Golden State in 2024. These wildfires burned over 1 million acres and destroyed more than 2,400 structures...
Last week, Southern California Edison released a draft Wildfire Recovery Compensation Program for victims of the Eaton Fire. While it may appear to offer a path to recovery, a closer look reveals serious flaws that could limit your compensation and compromise your rights. At Danko Meredith, we believe you deserve to know what’s really at...